Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has expressed his shock and maintained his innocence after being notified of an adverse analytical finding in a routine anti-doping test conducted by the Football Association (FA).
Key Details:
- The Finding: Mudryk’s urine sample reportedly contained a banned substance.
- Chelsea’s Support: Both the club and Mudryk stated full cooperation with the FA’s investigation and anti-doping program.
- Mudryk’s Statement:
- The player denies knowingly using any banned substances.
- He pledged to work with his team to investigate the cause.
- Mudryk expressed hope to return to the pitch soon, emphasizing his belief in his innocence.
Recent Context:
- Mudryk has been out of Chelsea’s squad for the last five games due to illness, as stated by manager Enzo Maresca.
- Since joining Chelsea in January 2023 for £62 million, the Ukrainian international has struggled to secure a regular first-team spot.
Next Steps:
The FA has yet to provide an official comment, and Mudryk remains provisionally suspended. FIFA guidelines stipulate that anti-doping violations can result in bans of up to four years, depending on the circumstances.
More updates are expected as investigations progress.
