A few days ago, the Premier League announced that Mykhailo Mudryk tested positive for a banned substance after being tested for a urine test. However, coach Enzo Maresca shared that Chelsea's players and coaching staff believe Mudryk is innocent: "We believe in him and will support him as much as possible. We believe that Mudryk has done nothing wrong. I don't think this is the end of his career at Chelsea. I believe that he will return to play. However, we don't know exactly when."
Mykhailo Mudryk has been suspended after testing positive for meldonium - a banned substance in sports. Both Mudryk and Chelsea were surprised by the discovery.
A player found guilty of doping can be banned for up to four years. However, coach Maresca believes the Ukrainian can return to the pitch soon after this scandal.
However, the Blues have not ruled out the possibility of finding a replacement for Mudryk in January in the worst-case scenario. 18-year-old Tyrique George has been selected to replace Mudryk on the left wing in recent matches.
Mudryk has been linked with a number of big names in the transfer window. He chose to join Chelsea for £88 million in the winter of 2023. However, the 23-year-old has only made 26 Premier League appearances and one under coach Enzo Maresca.
