Mykhailo Mudryk's doping case has been referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after he lodged an appeal with the Football Association (FA). The Chelsea winger was initially banned by the FA in December 2024 following a failed drugs test.
Appeal and CAS Involvement
Having now submitted an appeal, the matter has been passed to CAS. Reports indicate that written submissions have been exchanged, with a hearing yet to be arranged. The Ukrainian winger last played for Chelsea in November 2024 in the UEFA Conference League before his playing time was abruptly ended due to an adverse finding in a routine urine test.
FA Statement and Charges
At the time, an FA spokesperson stated: "We can confirm that Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged with Anti-Doping Rule Violations alleging the presence and/or use of a prohibited substance, in terms of Regulations 3 and 4 of The FA's Anti-Doping Regulations. As this is an ongoing case, we are not in a position to comment further at this time."
Having been formally charged by the FA in June 2025, Mudryk has been awaiting the outcome of both the case and his appeal. He could face a ban of up to four years for breaching anti-doping regulations.
Mudryk's Response
In a statement issued in 2024, Mudryk described the failed drug test as a "complete shock" and insisted he had not done anything wrong. Chelsea launched their own internal investigation and has refused to allow the 25-year-old to train alongside the first-team squad since the original suspension.
Career at Chelsea
Mudryk arrived at Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2023 in a deal worth up to £89 million. Over the course of 73 appearances, the winger has netted 10 goals and provided 11 assists. Since his suspension, the 25-year-old has largely stayed out of the spotlight, training away from his current squad to maintain his fitness.
Both the FA and CAS have been contacted for comment on this matter.
