Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been suspended by the Football Association after testing positive for a banned substance. Mudryk denies knowingly using any prohibited substances and is working with authorities to investigate the issue. Chelsea fully supports the FA’s testing program and remains committed to resolving the matter.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended by the Football Association (FA) following an adverse result in a routine urine test. The 23-year-old athlete, who joined the Premier League club from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023 for £88.5 million, was informed by the FA about the test findings. Mudryk, in a statement, expressed his shock, asserting that he has “never knowingly used any banned substances.” He emphasized his commitment to the FA's testing program and confirmed he is working closely with the authorities to resolve the issue.
Chelsea also released a statement, backing Mudryk and stating that both the player and the club fully support the FA’s testing procedures. They reiterated that Mudryk has categorically denied knowingly using any banned substances and is cooperating to understand the cause of the adverse result. The club assured that no further comments would be made while the investigation continues.
Mudryk, who has had a turbulent season at Chelsea, remains hopeful of clearing his name and returning to the pitch soon. He added that he could not divulge further details at this time due to the confidentiality of the ongoing process. The FA’s investigation is still in its early stages, and both the player and the club are committed to resolving the matter swiftly.
