Article by Tudor Belivaca – published Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 22:43 / Updated Wednesday, June 18, 2025 22:44
The extreme from Chelsea, Mykhailo Mudryk, was officially accused of doping by the football association in England. At the end of last year he found out that he was testified, and according to the English press, the forbidden substance is Meldonium. Since then, the 24 -year -old Ukrainian player has been provisionally suspended during the investigation.
Now, for the first time, FA commented on the case and confirmed that Mudryk is accused of using a prohibited substance. He risks a suspension of up to four years.
Mykhaylo Mudrykb will remain provisionally suspended until the investigation is completed! Risks another 4 years
In December, Chelsea announced that he was supporting the player, but now he refused to comment. The Ukrainian has repeatedly stated that he does not know how the substance forbidden in his body came, according to Sportal.bg. Since then, he has hired the same law firm that represented Paul Pogba and managed to obtain a reduction in his punishment. By the end of the investigation, the Ukrainian will remain suspended.
Mykhaylo Mudryk came to Stamford Bride in 2023. Chelsea paid 70 million euros to bring the Ukrainian, but he did not confirm. Mudryk played 73 matches, scored 10 times and offered 11 decisive passes for the winner Conference League. The footballer also played in Shahtior, Desna Chernigi and Arsenal Kyiv.
I can confirm that I was informed that a sample I provided to the federation contained a forbidden substance.
I am completely shocked by this news, because I have never consciously used prohibited substances and have not violated any rule. I work closely with my team to investigate how this could have happened.
I know I didn't do anything wrong and I remain optimistic that I will be back on the ground soon. I can't say more at this time because of the process confidentiality but I will talk as soon as I can
–Mykhaylo Mudrykwinter statement when he learned that he had been provisionally suspended
