Official announcement from the Football Association (FA)

Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk Faces Four-Year Ban After Testing Positive for Meldonium

Dec 17, 2024, 11:22 AM

Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended from football after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium in a routine doping test conducted by the Football Association (FA). The positive test was discovered in a urine sample provided by Mudryk at the end of October. Both Chelsea and Mudryk have stated that the player has never knowingly used any banned substances. Mudryk expressed shock at the findings and is working with his team to investigate how the substance could have entered his system. The FA is awaiting the results of the 'B' sample, which could confirm or invalidate the initial test. If confirmed, Mudryk faces a potential ban of up to four years, which would significantly impact his career and Chelsea's plans.