Mykhailo Mudryk is set to make his debut this weekend against Liverpool.
Graham Potter says Chelsea’s new signing may feature, but doesn’t think he can play 90 minutes yet.
Mudryk trained with his new teammates this week and Potter is likely to use him at some stage at Anfield.
The £88 million player was paraded in front of Chelsea fans at half-time of Sunday’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
“Yeah, there’s a chance he will feature, Potter said.
“It’s how much he can do. I think 90 minutes, no. There’s probably a role for him at some stage in the game.
“He’s obviously come from a mid-season break, so hasn’t played so much football recently but has been training well. We’ll assess him and see how much he can play at the weekend.”
Chelsea is currently in 10th place in the Premier League, and Potter hopes Mudryk can prove the spark to ignite his team.
“He’s a young player, exciting player, fantastic speed one v one, can attack the backline and now we’ve just got to help him adapt to the Premier League, adapt to us,” he said.
Chelsea is linked with PSV Eindhoven’s England winger Noni Madueke, who has reportedly had a medical ahead of a transfer.
Asked what he could reveal about Chelsea’s interest in the former Crystal Palace and Tottenham youth player, Potter replied: “Nothing really.
“I know there is a lot of noise around there but at the moment nothing to announce, the club hasn’t announced anything and I’m not in the position to speak anymore.
“Until he’s a Chelsea player, nothing further to say. I don’t like to talk about players who aren’t Chelsea players.”
Ruud Van Nistelrooy has confirmed Madueke is joining Chelsea
Van Nistelrooy admitted PSV Eindhoven had no choice but to accept the Blues’ “solid” offer.
Confirming the transfer, Van Nistelrooy admitted while he’s sad to see Madueke go, Chelsea’s offer ultimately made sense for all parties.
The ex-Manchester United striker said: “It’s a mix of emotions.
“We are losing a good player because of his departure. There was no turning back and there was solid financial compensation.
“I can empathise with the importance of the club. Given the circumstances, with the financial compensation, we have decided to sell.”
