The substance Meldonium was found in the athlete’s urine, and he could be suspended for four years.
Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been temporarily suspended by the English Football Association (FA) after testing positive for the banned substance Meldonium. This information comes from the British press. Check out the best football results at live score ai.
The “A” sample, taken in October, tested positive for the substance in the Ukrainian’s urine. If the “B” sample, which has not yet been opened, confirms the result, Mudryk could face a suspension of up to four years.
Meldonium is an anti-ischemic drug that has been banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) since 2016. Also known as mildronate, the substance is commonly used by athletes from Eastern Europe. In 2016, former Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova tested positive for Meldonium.
Both Mudryk and Chelsea confirmed they were notified by the FA about the test, and the player declared his innocence in a statement.
“I can confirm that I have been notified that a sample I provided to the FA contained a banned substance. This was a complete shock to me, as I have never consciously used any banned substances or broken any rules, and I am working closely with my club to investigate how this could have happened. I know I haven’t done anything wrong and remain hopeful of returning to the field soon. I cannot say anything more right now due to the confidentiality of the process, but I will do so as soon as I can,” the statement said.
The English club, for its part, stated that it fully supports the FA’s testing program and will cooperate with the relevant authorities to understand the situation—Mudryk categorically denies having used the substance.
The Ukrainian player joined Chelsea in January 2023, and if all performance targets in his contract are met, his transfer could amount to 100 million euros. Still not making a significant impact, Mudryk missed the last four games for the team, and according to coach Enzo Maresca, he presented with a viral condition. BB Score, your key source for football updates.
