If the penalty is applied, Mudryk could be banned from playing for up to 4 years, leaving a large gap in coach Enzo Maresca's squad.

Mudryk, who joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk for £88.5m nearly two years ago, was once expected to be a star in attack. Despite a difficult start to life in the Premier League, he has been an important figure this season, particularly in the Europa Conference League, scoring three goals. However, the prospect of losing Mudryk long-term means Chelsea will need to find a replacement immediately.

In this situation, Jadon Sancho, currently on loan at Chelsea from Manchester United, has emerged as the preferred option. Sancho has been impressive with five direct goal contributions in 10 Premier League games, showing that he is ready to take on a bigger role. A buyout clause of £20-25 million has been cleverly included in the contract, allowing Chelsea to strengthen their squad without having to rush to find a player.

In addition to Sancho, Chelsea are also preparing for the future by recruiting two young talents, Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez. Both are expected to join the team in the summer, providing flexibility in attack and ensuring squad depth in the long term.

Invoking the buyout clause for Sancho is not only a temporary solution but also a strategic move for Chelsea. If given a stable opportunity and suitable for coach Enzo Maresca's system, Sancho can develop his potential and become a key factor in the title race.

Although the sudden crisis with Mudryk has caused Chelsea to struggle, the long-term vision and timely preparation of the board of directors can help the London team maintain its strength and be ready for the next challenges.

Jack Grealish at risk of leaving Man City in the summer of 2025

Manchester City's record-breaking star Jack Grealish is under huge pressure as his form has plummeted.

As the Manchester team goes through a series of disappointing results with only 1 win in the last 11 matches, the English player's future at Etihad Stadium becomes more uncertain than ever.

Once expected to be a key player in Pep Guardiola's tactical scheme, Grealish has failed to live up to expectations. He has not scored a goal since December 2023 and has started just five Premier League games this season. His inconsistent form has put his role in question, especially with the team currently fifth in the table after 16 games.

Former scout Mick Brown, who worked at Aston Villa and Manchester United, was candid about Grealish's situation: "I admired Grealish when he played at Aston Villa, but now I'm concerned about his decline in form and lack of influence at Man City."

Currently, Manchester City's board of directors is seriously considering terminating Grealish's contract in the summer of 2025, even though the player's contract is until 2027. This is considered part of Pep Guardiola's squad rebuilding plan, aiming to bring in players with higher performance.

Pressure is mounting on Grealish as he not only faces professional problems but also disappointment from fans. Experts say that if he does not improve his performance soon and regain the club's trust, Grealish may have to leave Etihad to seek new opportunities.

The final decision will depend on how the player performs in the remaining stages of the season. However, with the current situation, the prospect of saying goodbye to Man City in the summer of 2025 is becoming more and more realistic for Jack Grealish.