In a shocking turn of events, Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has tested positive for a banned substance. The Football Association (FA) informed Chelsea of the “adverse finding” from a routine urine test, leading to Mudryk’s provisional suspension from all football activities.
Mudryk, visibly stunned by the news, released a statement on Instagram, vehemently denying any wrongdoing. He expressed his disbelief, stating, “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.”
Chelsea Football Club has pledged full cooperation with the FA’s investigation, working diligently to determine the cause of the failed test. The club’s statement emphasized their commitment to supporting Mudryk during this challenging time.
Mudryk’s last appearance for Chelsea was on November 28th, and he has since missed five consecutive matches across all competitions. Although he was named in the matchday squad for Chelsea’s victory against Aston Villa on December 1st, he remained an unused substitute.
