Mykhailo Mudryk's outstanding performance in the Carabao Cup quarter-final earned him the coveted Player of the Round award, according to the official Carabao Cup Facebook page.
Mudryk's heroics came about at Stamford Bridge, where the Blues found themselves trailing before his impactful entry into the game with 12 minutes remaining.
The Ukrainian international showed his prowess in the dying moments of the match, seizing the opportunity created by a cross to the back post that went unattended by Newcastle's Kieran Trippier.
With remarkable composure, Mudryk delivered a clinical finish, leveling the score and steering the tie towards a dramatic penalty shootout.
In the ensuing nerve-wracking spot-kick battle, Chelsea proved to be resilient, emerging victorious with a 4-2 scoreline.
Mudryk, once again, played a pivotal role by calmly converting his penalty, securing Chelsea's place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals against Middlesbrough, which is scheduled to take place to tomorrow at the Riverside Stadium
This triumph not only propelled Chelsea into the Carabao Cup semi-finals but also highlighted Mudryk's instrumental role in the team's success.
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