Sports News of Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Source: www.mynigeria.com

EPL: Chelsea star banned for failing drug test

Mykhailo Mudryk and Levi Colwill Mykhailo Mudryk and Levi Colwill

Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been suspended temporarily after failing doping test.

The club has confirmed that the FA recently contacted the Ukrainian international regarding a positive drug test during a routine urine test.

In a statement, Chelsea wrote, “Both the Club and Mykhailo fully support the FA’s testing programme, and all our players, including Mykhailo, are regularly tested.”

“Mykhailo has confirmed categorically that he has never knowingly used any banned substances.

“Both Mykhailo and the Club will now work with the relevant authorities to establish what has caused the adverse finding.”