Chelsea were going through a moment of enormous tranquillity following the consolidation of Enzo Maresca's work in the Premier League and the Conference League title. However, shortly after their winning debut at the Club World Cup in the United States, a major piece of news could end up affecting the development of the Blues' work.
The Football Association has formally accused Ukrainian striker Mykhailo Mudryk of having found the substance Meldonium in his urine, which it confirmed had been notified in December 2024. As a result, the Chelsea striker could be suspended from soccer for four years and is unlikely to escape punishment.
Mudryk was suspended by the FA in December 2024 for testing positive for the use of Meldonium, a substance banned by the FA. This occurred after the "A test" carried out at the end of October identified the presence of the substance in his urine. If he is found guilty, he will be punished for up to four years.
It should be noted that Meldonium is an anti-ischemic drug and is also known as milidronate, which was banned by WADA in 2016. In the world of sport, the best-known case occurred in 2016, when former Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova tested positive and was suspended by the WTA for doping, with other Eastern European athletes making use of it.
Chelsea decided to remain silent after accusation
Chelsea were waiting for the results of Mykhailo Mudryk's "B test" to have more information on the situation involving the striker. However, the update came just this Wednesday with the English FA stating that the athlete could suffer an additional punishment.
The Blues have chosen to remain silent following the Football Association's formal accusation. Meanwhile, the player has previously claimed that he did not intentionally break the rules, while the latest reports indicate that the drug was administered while the striker was outside the United States.