Shock as Poland international gives positive doping test… | OneFootball

Details emerged last night that Lech Poznań and Poland defender Bartosz Salamon tested positive for chlorthalidone – a substance used to treat hypertension. Both the club and player have issued statements declaring their innocence.

31 year old Salamon gave the positive sample to drug testers following Lech’s UEFA Europa Conference League match against Swedish side Djurgarden IF. In the club’s statement, they reiterate their belief the substance does not bring any benefit to performance, and state that Salamon is not suspended and free to play until the matter is resolved.

Salamon’s season has been hampered by injuries, but he has been in strong form since his return after the winter break. He earned a call up to the Poland national team after a handful of withdrawals, and played 90 minutes in the win over Albania.

Salmon, too, took to social media to display his shock at the news:

The club themselves have also reaffirmed their backing of Salamon, and have agreed to fully cooperate with authorities to sort out the matter: