Gary Neville praised Mykhailo Mudryk’s composure after the Chelsea substitute found the net in his side’s 3-2 win at home to Newcastle.
After replacing Raheem Sterling in the 71st minute, Mudryk proceeded to find the net just five minutes later.
Mudryk has endured some difficult moments since joining Chelsea but the Ukraine international showed impressive composure to take the ball around Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka prior to scoring.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville said: ‘He’s been lively since he came on, Mudryk. He was positive, he was brave, he took it off Gallagher. It was initially Jackson down his left side. Gallagher doesn’t know Mudryk is there.
‘Mudryk can just sneak it though the legs of Schar, he has that composure to take it around the goalkeeper. It looks like he’s taken this game away from Newcastle and a much-needed three points it would be for Chelsea.’
Gary Neville was full of praise for Mykhailo Mudryk following his goal against Newcastle
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Neville praised the composure Mudryk showed as he took the ball around Martin Dubravka
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Mudryk’s goal proved to be important as Chelsea won 3-2 at home to Newcastle.
Nicolas Jackson had given Chelsea the lead before Alexander Isak levelled for the visitors.
Cole Palmer subsequently restored Chelsea’s advantage, which was added to by Mudryk. Jacob Murphy got a goal back for Newcastle late on with a superb strike but Chelsea held on to take all three points.
Chelsea remain in eleventh place following their win but are now just one point behind Newcastle (who are tenth) with a game in hand.
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Mudryk’s goal proved to be important as Chelsea secured victory at home to Newcastle