Mykhailo Mudryk Appeals Doping Suspension

Mykhailo Mudryk, the Chelsea winger, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for meldonium, a banned substance since 2016. The 23-year-old has engaged Morgan Sports Law, the same firm that successfully reduced Paul Pogba’s doping ban, to help contest the allegations against him. Mudryk expressed shock over the situation, maintaining that he has never knowingly used banned substances and is working to investigate the circumstances surrounding the positive test. The results of his 'B' sample are pending, which will determine the next steps and the possibility of a longer suspension, potentially up to four years. Chelsea has confirmed its full support for the FA's testing program while Mudryk is prohibited from training with the team. His last appearance was in late November, during a UEFA Conference League match, and he has since missed five Premier League games.