Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk expressed shock upon being notified by the Football Association of his positive drug test.
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Mudryk tested positive in drug test
Reports in Ukraine suggested that a prohibited substance was found in an “A” sample given at the end of October.
The reports also state that authorities have not yet tested the “B” sample but will do so.
Mudryk might face a lengthy ban from football,if confirmed that he used a banned substance.
The 23-year-old, has missed Chelsea’s last five matches, citing illness as the reason for his absence.
“I can confirm that I have been notified that a sample I provided to the FA contained a banned substance,” Mudryk wrote on Instagram.
“This has come as a complete shock as I have never knowingly used any banned substances or broken any rules and 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.”
Chelsea speaks on Mudryk’s case
Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023.
However, his time in England has been tumultuous, with him starting just 26 Premier League games and only one this season.
The Ukraine international has been a regular in the Europa Conference League, where Maresca has made significant changes to his usual Premier League lineups.
Chelsea said in a statement: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm 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 programme 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. The club will not be commenting any further.”
