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Mykhailo Mudryk must leave Chelsea and ‘find the right environment’ to showcase his talent, former Shakhtar Donetsk assistant coach, Carlo Nicolini has said.

Nicolini worked with Mudryk at the Ukrainian club before his £89m transfer to Chelsea in January.

Mudryk has scored just two goals in 28 games for Chelsea since that move, amid signs of struggle, although he seems always to be at his best when he plays for his country.

“Mudryk needed to take one more step there, then the war happened. He went to Chelsea which, however, is not a team, in these contexts, even the individual struggles,” Nicolini told TV Play.

“In the national team you can see the real Mudryk, he can do even more. He must find the right environment and a coach who gives him confidence.

“He has everything to rock, I hope he can show it because he is really strong.”

Mauricio Pochettino is famed for his ability to get the best out of young players, as we have seen with players like Son Heung-min and Harry Kane. If he isn’t able to do the same with Mudryk, there may be more to the 22-year-old’s Chelsea struggles than meets the eye.