Mykhailo Mudryk takes doping ban appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has had his doping case referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after formally appealing his Football Association suspension.
The Ukrainian international was initially banned by English football’s governing body in December 2024 following a failed routine drugs test.
Written submissions have now been exchanged between the relevant parties, although a final hearing date has yet to be scheduled.
Lengthy ban looms for Chelsea winger
The 25-year-old made his last appearance for the Blues during a UEFA Conference League fixture in November 2024.
His time on the pitch was abruptly halted after an adverse finding was discovered in his routine urine sample.
Having been formally charged with Anti-Doping Rule Violations in June 2025, the forward is currently facing a potential ban of up to four years.
We can confirm that Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged with Anti-Doping Rule Violations alleging the presence and/or use of a prohibited substance.
Training in isolation amid ongoing investigation
Following the initial suspension, the former Shakhtar Donetsk player described the failed test as a complete shock and vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
Chelsea subsequently launched an internal investigation and have not permitted the attacker to train alongside the first-team squad.
Instead, the lightning-fast winger has been working in isolation to maintain his fitness levels while awaiting the outcome of his appeal.
He originally arrived at Stamford Bridge in a high-profile transfer worth up to £89m in 2023, registering 10 goals and 11 assists across 73 appearances.
Both the FA and CAS have been contacted regarding the upcoming legal proceedings.
