Pride of London’s Chelsea Player of the Month for October 2024

Chelsea concluded October with a disappointing exit from the Carabao Cup, falling 2-0 to Newcastle United at St. James' Park. Across six fixtures this month, the Blues secured three wins, two losses, and a draw, scoring a commendable 12 goals but conceding nine.

Although Cole Palmer has been Chelsea's standout performer this season, October saw a quieter spell from the young star, partly due to his absence from cup competitions. The UEFA Conference League, however, provided a platform for Chelsea’s B team to shine. They delivered emphatic performances with a 4-2 victory at home against Gent and a 4-1 triumph away at Panathinaikos, tallying eight goals across two fixtures and reinforcing their European ambitions.

For his influential displays and notable improvement, Mykhailo Mudryk has been named Pride of London's Chelsea Player of the Month for October. The Ukrainian winger recorded three assists and a goal across three starts, and two appearances off the bench. In doing so, Mudryk equaled his assist total from his past two seasons combined. Displaying precision in service and composure in front of goal, he opened his scoring account for the season, reigniting hope among fans about his long-touted potential.

The winger's resurgence follows a challenging start to the season, marked by public criticism from head coach Enzo Maresca, who urged Mudryk to elevate his game. Struggles with form saw the 23-year-old regularly benched, frustrating fans and sparking doubts about his future impact. Mudryk’s current spell of form offers a refreshing glimpse of the dynamic talent Chelsea had anticipated upon his arrival. His three assists and a clinical finish this month highlight the growth Chelsea fans have been hoping to see.

With fierce competition for starting roles from players like Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Jadon Sancho, Joao Felix, and Christopher Nkunku, Mudryk has every incentive to keep pushing for minutes. The UEFA Conference League presents a perfect setting for him to continue gaining valuable playing time and refining his craft. Mudryk will look to extend his solid form as Chelsea faces Armenian side FC Noah in their next Conference League clash on November 7—a promising opportunity for the winger to further assert his place in Chelsea’s first-team plans.