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In a shocking turn of events which may alter the course of his football career, Chelsea’s new wide man Mykhailo Mudryk is facing trial after officially being charged by the Football Association (FA) for violating anti-doping regulations.

The 24-year-old Ukrainian international was provisionally suspended in December 2024 after testing positive for meldonium, a performance-enhancing substance banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. His ‘A’ sample result prompted immediate action, as the club and FA sat back and awaited the outcome of the confirming ‘B’ sample.

On Wednesday, the FA dropped a bombshell, laying formal charges against Mudryk and announcing that the probe had moved to a more serious stage.

We can verify that Mykhailo Mudryk is accused of Anti-Doping Rule Violations for the presence and/or use of a banned substance, according to Regulations 3 and 4 of The FA’s Anti-Doping Regulations,” an FA spokesperson stated. “Since this is an active case, we cannot comment on it further at present.”

🚫 Chelsea Remain Silent Amid Scandal
While the news sent shockwaves through the world of football, Chelsea FC is keeping mum about the FA’s recent announcement, leaving onlookers to wonder if one of the most expensive signings by the club will ever see the pitch again.

Mudryk, who was signed by the Blues in a headline-grabbing £88 million deal from Shakhtar Donetsk, originally reacted to his provisional suspension last December on Instagram, claiming his innocence:

This has been a complete shock since I have never knowingly taken any illicit substances or transgressed any rules,” he said. “I am co-operating closely with my team in trying to find out how this is possible. I know that I have not committed any wrong and hope that I will be back on the pitch in the near future.

Due to the ongoing judicial process, the winger announced that he can no longer give further details but promised to be transparent “as soon as [he] can.”

⏳ Mudryk and Chelsea Next Steps
In case of conviction, Mudryk may be suspended for four years, according to FA anti-doping regulations—a setback not only for the player but also for Chelsea’s long-term planning and investment.

This soap opera doping drama could prove to be one of the most troubled periods in Premier League history, tainting the honor of Stamford Bridge and leaving followers of the game asking how one of the biggest cases in the sport ended in this fashion.

🔔 Stay with Kicknix for the continued saga of this scandal, unique analysis, and expert commentary on how Mudryk’s case could impact Chelsea in the coming season.