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'He is not okay' - Mauricio Pochettino issues Mykhailo Mudryk update after Chelsea use concussion substitute to take winger out against Brighton

Goals from Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku fired <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-brighton-cole-palmer-christopher-nkunku-reece-james-red-card-continue-europa-league-push/bltb18941d9ac97ab62" target="_blank">Chelsea to a 2-1 victory over Brighton</a> on the south coast on Wednesday evening. However, the win turned sour as their Ukrainian winger sustained an injury just before half-time and skipper<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/reece-james-chelsea-miss-next-premier-league-season-explained/bltb8fd4d8f94a48e62" target="_blank"> Reece James was given the marching orders</a> with just two minutes left in regulation time.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Mudryk's night was cut short following a clash with Tariq Lamptey. Despite receiving initial medical attention, he was unable to continue and Chelsea used a concussion substitute to replace him with Nkunku. The concussion substitution rule permits both teams to make an extra substitution in such circumstances after consulting with the match referee and the club's medical staff. However, the rule necessitates that a player must undergo a seven-day cooling down period which will see Mudryk miss the final Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

During his post-match press conference, Pochettino provided an update on Mudryk's condition, confirming that the player was not in good shape.Pochettino stated: "No, he is not OK, we are checking. He was a little bit dizzy but we used the concussion substitution and the rule is seven days, so he is not going to be available for the next game, but I hope it is nothing wrong."

WHAT POCHETTINO SAID

Chelsea need a single point from their final match of the season against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge to secure European football for the next season. It has been an impressive turnaround from the Blues, winning four league games on the trot, after a dismal start to the season.

WHAT NEXT?

'He is not okay' - Mauricio Pochettino issues Mykhailo Mudryk update after Chelsea use concussion substitute to take winger out against Brighton | Goal.com Tanzania

Mauricio Pochettino revealed that Mykhailo Mudryk &quot;is not okay&quot; after the Chelsea star was taken out against Brighton due to a concussion.

&apos;He is not okay&apos; - Mauricio Pochettino issues Mykhailo Mudryk update after Chelsea use concussion substitute to take winger out against Brighton