Chelsea's Mudryk Faces Provisional Doping Suspension

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has publicly supported Mykhailo Mudryk following the winger's provisional suspension due to a positive drugs test for meldonium, a banned substance. Mudryk, who claims he never knowingly took the substance and suggests contamination may be the cause, is awaiting the results of a B sample. Maresca emphasized the club's trust in Mudryk and stated that they will support him during this challenging time, despite the potential for a ban of up to four years if found guilty. The 23-year-old has not played in Chelsea's last five matches and faces uncertainty regarding his future, but Maresca remains optimistic about Mudryk's career revival at the club. Chelsea could explore the transfer market in January if Mudryk receives a lengthy ban, but for now, they are focused on upcoming matches without him. Maresca concluded by reiterating his belief that Mudryk will eventually return to play, though the timeline remains unclear.