Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has unveiled a bold new look ahead of the upcoming season. Since his £97 million move to Stamford Bridge 18 months ago, Mudryk has struggled to live up to his hefty price tag. However, with a new manager in Enzo Maresca, he is hoping for a fresh start. Mudryk, 23, will be joining the rest of the Chelsea squad on their pre-season tour in the US, and he will be sporting a new haircut.
The Ukrainian player has decided to get rid of his trademark blond locks and opt for a shaved head instead. This dramatic change in appearance has divided opinion among the Chelsea fanbase. Some fans are skeptical, with one stating, “Mudryk buzzed his hair, he’s gonna be even more s***e. Ffs.” Another fan joked, “Mudryk really cut off his hair… nice one… maybe he’ll score now 😂” However, others believe it could be a positive change, with one fan saying, “Mudryk took the Obi Mikel criticism about his hair too seriously 😂”
Interestingly, Mudryk’s decision to chop off his hair comes shortly after receiving advice from Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel. Mikel urged Mudryk to focus on his game rather than his appearance. He said, “Mudryk, he needs to get his head right… he needs to forget about the whole hair, whatever, the tattoos no! Play f***ing football and win games.” It seems that Mudryk has taken this advice to heart and made a drastic change in order to improve his performance on the pitch.
While it remains to be seen whether Mudryk’s new look will have any impact on his overall performance, it is clear that he is willing to make changes in order to succeed. With a new manager and a fresh start, Mudryk has the opportunity to prove his worth and silence the doubters. Only time will tell if his new haircut will be a lucky charm or simply a cosmetic change. Nevertheless, fans will be eagerly watching to see if Mudryk can finally fulfill his potential and justify his hefty price tag.