Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has changed his mind about winger Mykhailo Mudryk.

Gallas initially feared Mudryk would need another six months to get up to speed in the Premier League, but after playing alongside the Ukrainian in last weekend’s Game4Ukraine at Stamford Bridge, the Frenchman is now predicting big things for the player.

According to him, Mudryk is sharp and can make a difference for Chelsea in the Premier League this season.

“I saw Mudryk up close when I was playing in the Game4Ukraine on Saturday,” Gallas told Gambling Zone.

“To be honest, even though I said that he needed a year to adapt to the demands of the Premier League after he joined the club, I saw his pre-season games and I saw him up close: he looks good.

“He is really quick. He only played in the Game4Ukraine for ten minutes, but he was very sharp.

“To see someone on TV is completely different from seeing someone on the pitch, and I think he will have a great season. I think he will make the difference for Chelsea this season.”