Chelsea Insider Delivers Latest Update on Mykhailo Mudryk’s Uncertain Situation
Chelsea Winger Remains Provisionally Suspended as FA Yet to Make a Final Decision
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is still waiting for clarity on his situation after testing positive for a banned substance in December. Despite months passing, the Football Association (FA) has yet to officially charge him, and he remains provisionally suspended.
The Ukrainian international last played for Chelsea in their 2-0 win over Heidenheim in the Conference League back in November. Since then, he has not been part of the squad, with his last appearance in the matchday squad coming on December 1st against Aston Villa, where he remained on the bench.
When the news of his doping test result emerged in December, it was expected that the FA would provide updates by January after testing his B sample. However, it is now mid-March, and there has been no official statement regarding his case.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was asked about Mudryk’s situation at the end of February but stated that he had “no news” on the matter. This lack of information has raised many questions, with some speculating whether the club and FA are keeping the case under wraps.
Recently, some quotes allegedly from Mudryk appeared on social media, but reports suggest he has not spoken publicly about the situation. Mail Sport has since reported that the FA has yet to charge him, and he remains under provisional suspension.
While the FA continues its investigation, Chelsea is reportedly keeping Mudryk fit with an individual training program. However, given the length of his absence and the uncertainty surrounding his future, there is a possibility that he may have played his last game for the club.
Legal doping cases like this can take months to resolve, and until an official verdict is reached, all speculation remains just that—speculation. Chelsea will eventually have to make a decision regarding Mudryk’s future, but for now, fans and the player himself are left in limbo.