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Suspended Chelsea Winger Mudryk Maintains Innocence Amid Doping Charge

4/3/2026

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Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea FC winger, has been suspended since November 2024 over a doping charge, with the FA determining a punishment that could last up to four years.
Chelsea has updated Mudryk's contract despite the suspension.
Mudryk has trained alone under FIFA rules barring first-team participation.
Mudryk maintains his innocence.
Sergei Palkin, former Chelsea chief executive officer, expressed concern for Mudryk's well-being and expects a return to football.

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Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea FC winger, has been suspended since November 2024 over a doping charge, with the FA determining a punishment that could last up to four years.
Chelsea has updated Mudryk's contract despite the suspension.
Mudryk has trained alone under FIFA rules barring first-team participation.
Mudryk maintains his innocence.
Sergei Palkin, former Chelsea chief executive officer, expressed concern for Mudryk's well-being and expects a return to football.