Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso says Mykhailo Mudryk’s return is “emotional” after the winger comes back from a doping ban. Multiple reports describe Mudryk making his first appearance for Chelsea in nearly two years during a pre-season friendly against Juventus in Hong Kong, at Kai Tak Sports Park. The match ends 1-0 in Juventus’ favour, and Alonso speaks after the defeat about Mudryk’s comeback and his involvement in the game. One report notes Mudryk comes on as a substitute late in the second half, replacing Nicolas Jackson, and receives applause from teammates and loud support from Chelsea fans at the 43,575-capacity venue. Other coverage also frames the outing as part of Chelsea’s early pre-season schedule and references the long gap since Mudryk’s last competitive match, described as 615 days or about 20 months depending on the source. Alonso also comments on team absences ahead of the fixture, while acknowledging the broader reaction to Mudryk’s first run-out. Milan and Inter observe a minute’s silence for Stefano Baresi in related coverage.