🚨 Doping ban lifted: Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to play again | OneFootball

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to play again with immediate effect after the resolution of proceedings related to his doping suspension.

The 25-year-old had not worn the Blues shirt since November 2024, after being provisionally suspended following an anti-doping test. The English federation had then stated that the test had revealed the presence of a “low concentration of meldonium,” a banned substance.

After being handed a four-year suspension, the Ukraine international appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which ultimately led to the case being resolved. In its statement, the FA explained: “If Mr Mudryk’s sample had been taken today, the concentration of meldonium would not have been reported and no anti-doping rule violation would have resulted.”

For its part, Chelsea welcomed the outcome and is preparing for the player’s return:

“Chelsea acknowledges the announcement made today by the Football Association confirming the resolution of the anti-doping proceedings concerning Mykhailo Mudryk.

This period has been extremely difficult for Misha, both professionally and personally, and we are delighted that this matter has reached a conclusion that allows him to return to football immediately.

We are also pleased to note that, with the development of current, more reliable scientific testing standards, Misha’s sample would not have been reported as positive if it had been analysed under the technical requirements in force today. This is an important element of context that allows all parties to move on.”

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