FRANK LEBOEUF PLEADS WITH CHELSEA SUPPORTER TO EXERCISE SOME PATIENCE

Frank Leboeuf

Frank pleads with a Chelsea supporter to exercise some patience because he is under a lot of pressure to make an expensive signing.

Frank Leboeuf, a former French defender, has urged Chelsea football club's supporters to exercise patience with Mykhaylo Mudryk, their new acquisition.

Mudryk was one of Chelsea's high-profile signings during the winter transfer window because he was anticipated to be a key player for the Blues.

Mudryk was one of Chelsea's high-profile signings during the winter transfer window because he was anticipated to be a key player for the Blues.

In January, when making his debut against Liverpool, Mudryk gave fans a glimpse of what he was capable of, but little else has been seen of the Ukrainian since.

"I think it's a very good idea to leave Mudryk out right now at least. It's only fair for him to be protected by the coach, by us, by the media, and by the pundits.

"The fans should understand that the guy is going through hell right now being Ukrainian, seeing his family being in a war in his country. He is very young, it's a big change for him, and a lot of money is spent on him.

"The guy has too much pressure," he stated.