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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is backed to 'show all his quality' after a poor first campaign as Andriy Shevchenko hails pre-season displays

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been backed to burst into life this season by Andriy Shevchenko after his stuttering first campaign at the club.

The talented forward was coveted by a number of top clubs last January but the Blues ultimately won the race, fending off Arsenal with a stunning £89million bid.

Ukrainian Mudryk was also handed an eight-and-a-half-year contract in a statement of intent, though he has since struggled to live up to the significant outlay.

However, he has shown promising glimpses under new boss Mauricio Pochettino during pre-season and Shevchenko believes his countryman will display his quality.