Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk faces potential four-year ban after FA doping charge
Once hailed as one of Europe's brightest young wingers, Mykhailo Mudryk now finds himself at the centre of a doping scandal that could dramatically alter the trajectory of his career. The 24-year-old Chelsea forward has been officially charged by the FA after testing positive for meldonium, a banned performance-enhancing drug.The charge comes six months after Mudryk was provisionally suspended in December 2024. Despite the time gap, the Football Association's decision signals that the evidence against the Ukrainian is substantial. If found guilty, he could face a ban of up to four years—an outcome that would stall his career during its prime years.advertisementMudryk, who joined Chelsea in 2023 for 89 million, has yet to live up to the lofty expectations that accompanied his move from Shakhtar Donetsk. His Chelsea stint has been marred by inconsistency, and the doping saga has only deepened concerns about his long-term prospects. In his absence, Chelsea have already moved forward—Cole Palmer has taken over the coveted No.10 shirt, and the club has reshaped its attacking plans without the Ukrainian in the picture.
Still, Mudryk hasn't given up. He maintains he did not knowingly take any banned substances and has hired a high-profile legal team—one that previously helped Paul Pogba reduce a similar ban. That precedent may offer a path forward, but the legal battle will be uphill.As things stand, Chelsea have opted for silence, declining to comment on the latest developments. But behind closed doors, there will be pressing questions about how to proceed with a player whose future now hangs in the balance.For Mudryk, the stakes are enormous—not just a spot in the Chelsea XI, but the very foundation of his professional football career.
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Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk faces potential four-year ban after FA doping charge
Once hailed as one of Europe's brightest young wingers, Mykhailo Mudryk now finds himself at the centre of a doping scandal that could dramatically alter the trajectory of his career. The 24-year-old Chelsea forward has been officially charged by the FA after testing positive for meldonium, a banned performance-enhancing charge comes six months after Mudryk was provisionally suspended in December 2024. Despite the time gap, the Football Association's decision signals that the evidence against the Ukrainian is substantial. If found guilty, he could face a ban of up to four years—an outcome that would stall his career during its prime who joined Chelsea in 2023 for 89 million, has yet to live up to the lofty expectations that accompanied his move from Shakhtar Donetsk. His Chelsea stint has been marred by inconsistency, and the doping saga has only deepened concerns about his long-term prospects. In his absence, Chelsea have already moved forward—Cole Palmer has taken over the coveted No.10 shirt, and the club has reshaped its attacking plans without the Ukrainian in the picture. Still, Mudryk hasn't given up. He maintains he did not knowingly take any banned substances and has hired a high-profile legal team—one that previously helped Paul Pogba reduce a similar ban. That precedent may offer a path forward, but the legal battle will be things stand, Chelsea have opted for silence, declining to comment on the latest developments. But behind closed doors, there will be pressing questions about how to proceed with a player whose future now hangs in the Mudryk, the stakes are enormous—not just a spot in the Chelsea XI, but the very foundation of his professional football career.
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Chelsea's $62 million player charged with doping offences, risks four-year ban
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged with anti-doping rule violations by the FA after a banned substance was found in his sample from last year. The 24-year-old may face a potential four-year ban if found guilty. read more Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged with anti-doping rule violations after a sample taken last year produced an adverse finding for a prohibited substance, England's Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday. Mudryk had confirmed in December that a urine sample had produced the adverse finding following a routine anti-doping test, which the Ukraine international said came as a 'complete shock' as he had never knowingly used a banned substance. The 24-year-old, who joined Chelsea in January 2023 for an initial fee of 62 million pounds ($83.44 million), had been provisionally suspended and has not played since. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We can confirm that Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged with Anti-Doping Rule Violations alleging the presence and/or use of a prohibited substance, in terms of Regulations 3 and 4 of The FA's Anti-Doping Regulations,' an FA spokesperson told Reuters. More from Football 'As this is an ongoing case, we are not in a position to comment further at this time.' The regulations deal with the presence of a prohibited substance or its metabolites or the use or attempted use by a player of a prohibited substance or a prohibited method. Mudryk risks a four-year ban if he cannot establish that the anti-doping rule violation was not intentional. Reuters has contacted Chelsea but the club has not commented on the charges.
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Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk in action in the Premier League (Image via AP /Dave Shopland, File) Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by England's Football Association with violating anti-doping rules after failing a drugs test. Mudryk has not played for Chelsea since November 28 following his provisional suspension by the FA for an "adverse finding in a routine urine test" in December. The Ukraine international at the time said he was in "complete shock" and he "never knowingly used any banned substances". But Mudryk could face a potential ban of up to four years under FA rules. Confirming the 24-year-old has been charged with the offence, an FA statement on Wednesday said: "We can confirm that Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged with anti-doping rule violations alleging the presence and/or use of a prohibited substance, in terms of regulations three and four of the FA's anti-doping regulations. "As this is an ongoing case, we are not in a position to comment further at this time. " Signed from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023, Mudryk was reported to have had the prohibited performance enhancing substance meldonium in his positive test. Nick Knight EXCLUSIVE: On Shubman Gill and absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in England Chelsea launched their own investigation into the doping allegation last year and had been waiting for the results of the 'B' sample test to support or contradict the initial 'A' results. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Earlier this month, Mudryk's number 10 shirt was given to Cole Palmer for next season, leaving the Ukraine international without a squad number at Stamford Bridge. The positive test was returned shortly after he had been away on international duty with Ukraine in November. Poll How should Chelsea handle the situation with Mudryk? Support him until proven guilty Suspend him indefinitely Terminate his contract Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca initially said the winger was ill when asked to explain the four-game period he was absent from the team prior to the suspension being made public. Mudryk last featured in the Chelsea squad as an unused substitute for their 3-0 Premier League win against Aston Villa on December 1. His time at Chelsea has been dogged by inconsistency, with erratic performances only occasionally off-set by flashes of his ability. Mudryk has scored just 10 goals in 73 appearances in all competitions for the Blues. He made only one Premier League start last season in a win over Wolves in August. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
