Mykhailo Mudryk labels himself as a ‘warrior’ in defiant message on Instagram amid his slow start to life at Chelsea following £88million transfer

Mykhailo Mudryk has taken to Instagram to prove his determination to succeed at Chelsea after a tough start to life at the club.

The Ukrainian made the move to Graham Potter’s side in January from Shakhtar Donetsk in an £88million deal.

Mudryk is an exciting young talent in world football but has struggled at his new club so far having yet to score or assist.

However, he is remaining defiant and revealed on social media that he has a point to prove.

On his Instagram story he said: “I am here to show what a Ukrainian man is. A warrior.

“A warrior loves challenges. A warrior is born to overcome challenges.

“Nothing obsesses so much, the man who put everything on the line, as a victory. A warrior can on his way lose battles, but in the end the warrior wins.”

Since his January arrival, Mudryk has made four appearances in all competitions for Chelsea.

His first start came against Fulham, but Potter revealed his half-time substitution was due to him having a ‘heavy cold’.

Mudryk returned against West Ham though, but appeared to like and unlike an Instagram meme that criticised Marc Cucurella after the game.

He made his first Champions League start for the club in the 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night and failed to contribute once again.