Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna believes that Mykhailo Mudryk will still come good at Chelsea despite his early struggles.
The Ukrainian winger arrived last season with plenty of expectation but struggled to meet those targets as he failed in front of goal.
However, there have been green shoots so far this season, and many supporters still think he can be an important player for the club.
He had also been linked with Arsenal before he joined the Blues, and former Gunner Sagna thinks that in time there will be a player worth sticking with.
He told Lord Ping: “I expect Mudryk to fulfil the promise he has at Chelsea and develop into a world-class player. For me, he is already a top, top player.
“He joined the club when there were a lot of problems. There was a lot of negative energy at Chelsea and the players were suffering from a lack of confidence.
“It’s not easy for a young player to come to a new club in a new country and perform straight away. It is even more difficult to do that when you join a club for a huge amount of money. People expect players that cost £100 million to win games on their own, but football doesn’t work like that.
“He joined a team that had no confidence. It would be unrealistic for people to think that he would be Chelsea’s saviour. Football is a vibe, and you need all of your players to be in a good place to get the best out of them.
“I think Mudryk’s performances are getting better. He is starting to adapt to the league and is improving with every game. He needs time to develop but he has shown some encouraging signs this season.”