Chelsea winger Mudryk films training at non-league club amid doping ban
Chelsea winger Mudryk films training at non-league club amid doping ban
Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has shared footage of himself training at a non-league club while he serves a provisional suspension for a doping violation.
The 25-year-old has not featured for the Blues since November 2024.
He remains unavailable for selection following an adverse finding in a routine urine test.
Despite being barred from the club’s Cobham base, the winger has been maintaining his fitness with a private coach.
Social media update
Mudryk posted a video to his 1.8 million Instagram followers showing a session at Uxbridge FC.
The footage captures the Ukraine international working on the synthetic surface at the semi-professional side’s stadium.
He is seen controlling a pass around a mannequin before firing a shot into the corner with his left foot.
The forward insists he did not knowingly take a banned substance.
Meldonium suspension details
The substance detected in the player’s system was meldonium.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) added the drug to its prohibited list in 2016.
It is banned because it aids oxygen delivery to tissues and enhances endurance recovery.
The former Shakhtar Donetsk star faces a potential ban of up to four years depending on the final sanction.
Rosenior plans talks
Mudryk recently broke his silence to thank fans for their continued backing.
“I just wanted to say thank you for your support. I see all your messages and truly appreciate them, so please don’t give up on me as I [have] not give up on myself. Can’t wait to see you soon.”
Newly appointed Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has addressed the situation surrounding the absent forward.
Rosenior described the Ukrainian as a “magnificent player” and intends to speak with him.
“It’s definitely something that I want to do, but there are many things I want to do and haven’t been able to do. But, no, he’s a magnificent player. He’s had a really difficult time and when the moment is right for me and him and the club, I’ll definitely have a conversation with him.”