Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Mykhailo Mudryk’s return from a doping ban after the winger makes his first appearance for the club in nearly two years. Multiple outlets report that Mudryk comes on as a substitute late in the game—appearing in the 82nd minute in some accounts—for Chelsea in a pre-season friendly against Juventus in Hong Kong. Chelsea loses 1-0, with the match played at Kai Tak Sports Park (or Kai Tak Stadium, as some reports name it). Alonso describes the moment as “emotional,” and reports say the crowd and Chelsea players react to his introduction. One outlet also notes that Alonso discusses the context of the return by referring to the time since Mudryk’s last match, reported as 20 months or 615 days, depending on the source. Another report adds that Alonso comments on absences affecting Chelsea for the match. The coverage is largely focused on Mudryk’s comeback and Alonso’s reaction, with the result framed as a pre-season exercise rather than a competitive league fixture.