Chelsea are weighing up the possibility of sending Mykhailo Mudryk to sister club Strasbourg on loan as the Ukrainian prepares for his long-awaited return following an anti-doping suspension. Rather than rushing him back into the intensity of the Premier League, the Blues believe a spell in France could be the ideal way for him to regain rhythm, confidence, and sharpness.Mudryk is finally eligible to return to competitive football after his suspension was overturned. The winger has not featured in an official match since returning an initial positive test for meldonium. Although he was later handed a four-year ban, a lengthy appeals process ultimately led to the case being resolved in his favor.Mudryk is back: Chelsea winger completes comeback after doping case endsChelsea are understandably reluctant to throw him straight into one of Europe's most demanding leagues after such a long absence. Their priority is to help the 25-year-old recover his physical condition, rebuild confidence, and increase his value before asking him to compete regularly at the highest level.According to Foot Mercato, the London club will first carry out a full evaluation of Mudryk's fitness before deciding on the next step. Nevertheless, a temporary switch to Strasbourg is emerging as one of the leading options.Breaking into Xabi Alonso's plans at Stamford Bridge would be a huge challenge right now. Chelsea have strengthened their attacking options this summer with the arrivals of Danny Welbeck and Morgan Rogers, making competition for places even tougher.🚨 Chelsea want Mykhailo Mudryk to join Strasbourg on loan this summer.The Blues prefer a move to their sister club over a loan elsewhere in the Premier League.Mudryk is available again after his doping suspension was lifted and is expected to leave on loan.(Source:… pic.twitter.com/b5yupU1fa6— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 3, 2026 Even if Mudryk impresses on the training ground, regular first-team opportunities would be difficult to guarantee. A loan move to Strasbourg, another club within the BlueCo network, could instead provide him with the consistent playing time needed to get his career back on track.##NAJAVA_MECA_9879090##
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