Mykhailo Mudryk has lodged an appeal against a four-year ban imposed by the Football Association (FA) after failing a drugs test, with the case now referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Chelsea winger was initially banned in December 2024 following an adverse finding in a routine urine test.
According to reports, written submissions have been exchanged, but a hearing date has yet to be arranged. Chelsea are expected to let the legal process run its course before deciding on their next steps. The Ukrainian has not played for the club since November 2024, when he last appeared in the UEFA Conference League.
An FA spokesperson confirmed in December 2024 that Mudryk had been charged with anti-doping rule violations. The player described the failed test as a 'complete shock' and insisted he had done nothing wrong. Chelsea launched an internal investigation and have prevented Mudryk from training with the first team since his suspension.
Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2023 for a fee that could rise to £89 million. In 73 appearances, he has scored 10 goals and provided 11 assists. The 25-year-old has been training away from the squad to maintain fitness while awaiting the outcome of his appeal.
