Ukraine and Chelsea’s winger, Mykhailo Mudryk, has tested positive for a banned drug/substance.
The Ukrainian has expressed utter shock at the news from the English FA regarding his doping test and has been provisionally suspended from football.
He made a statement via his Instagram account; the caption reads, “I can confirm that I have been notified that a sample I provided to the FA contained a banned substance.”
“This has come as a complete shock, as I have never knowingly used any banned substances or broken any rules, and I am working closely with my team to investigate how this could have happened.
“I know that I have not done anything wrong and remain hopeful that I will be back on the pitch soon. I cannot say any more now due to the confidentiality of the process, but I will as soon as I can.”
The English Premier League club made a statement following the notification from the English FA. The club said, “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that the Football Association recently contacted our player, Mykhailo Mudryk, concerning an adverse finding in a routine urine test.
“Both the club and Mykhailo fully support the FA’s testing program, and all our players, including Mykhailo, are regularly tested.
“Mykhailo has confirmed categorically that he has never knowingly used any banned substances. Both Mykhailo and the Club will now work with the relevant authorities to establish what has caused the adverse finding.”
Under FIFA policies on drugs or banned substances, any player found guilty can face a ban of up to four years and, in some cases, to never play football again.
Chelsea signed Mudryk from Ukrainian top club Shakhtar Donetsk in a deal worth up to £89 million in 2023.
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