The Ukrainian footballer’s career in English football has yet to take off, despite a recent opportunity to showcase his potential in a match when Cole Palmer was absent due to illness. Within four minutes, the Premier League leaders demonstrated their astute decision-making in signing a Belgian player, who scored the opening goal, has 16 goals and 12 assists in 64 games for his club.

Contrastingly, the Ukrainian player has only six goals and four assists in 53 games for Chelsea. He was effectively marked by an opposing player and proved to be an underperformer throughout the match, ultimately being replaced amid jeers from the crowd.

The challenges of adapting to the Premier League and relocating during a tumultuous time in his homeland have added to the difficulties faced by the 23-year-old player. It is evident that his journey with the club will be a long-term project, much like the overall situation at his current club.

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