Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk has issued an official statement after being notified that a sample he provided to the Football Association (FA) contained a banned substance. The Ukrainian international expressed shock at the revelation while maintaining his innocence.
Mudryk’s full statement reads:
“I can confirm that I have been notified that a sample I provided to The FA contained a banned substance.”
“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.”
“I cannot say any more now due to the confidentiality of the process, but I will as soon as I can.”
The 23-year-old winger, who joined Chelsea in a high-profile move in 2023, is now being investigated for the circumstances surrounding his positive test result. Mudryk’s statement emphasizes that he has never intentionally violated anti-doping regulations and is determined to clear his name.
The FA’s ongoing process will determine the next steps, including possible disciplinary actions or a resolution. For now, Mudryk remains sidelined pending further developments.
