Chelsea Defeats Panathinaikos 4-1 in Europe

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca praised Mykhailo Mudryk for his standout performance in the 4-1 UEFA Conference League victory over Panathinaikos, where he scored one goal and assisted two others. Maresca acknowledged Mudryk's slower learning curve compared to his teammates since joining Chelsea and expressed confidence in his potential to become a significant contributor to the team. This match marked Chelsea's second consecutive win in the competition, maintaining their perfect record, and highlighted the importance of the team's identity over individual players. Mudryk's goal was his first of the season and only the eighth since signing for £89 million nearly two years ago. Maresca emphasized the ongoing development of all wingers to ensure they can capitalize on scoring opportunities, and he remains optimistic about Mudryk's improvement moving forward. The win also solidified Chelsea's position at the top of their league phase table in the Conference League.