Chelsea FC's Mykhailo Mudryk Cleared to Play After Doping Ban
Chelsea FC's Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to return to action after serving a 21-month doping ban. The Ukrainian player was banned in November 2024 after returning an "adverse finding" for meldonium. However, the Football Association has now cleared him to play after changes to the World Anti-Doping Agency technical document in relation to meldonium.
What Comes Next for Chelsea FC?
Mudryk could feature against Juventus at the Kai Tak Stadium on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has been training with his teammates and has already drawn one of the loudest cheers of the night with a successful shot. Organisers claimed 15,667 fans attended the practice.
Xabi Alonso on Mudryk's Return
"We are thrilled Misha is with us, and you could see from his smile how great the feeling was for him to be part of the team," said Xabi Alonso, the Chelsea manager. The team is currently 10th in the Premier League, 33 points behind leaders Arsenal, with 58 goals scored and 52 conceded this season.
League Standing
Chelsea FC's league standing remains unchanged, with the team sitting 10th in the Premier League, 52 points, 14 wins, 10 draws, and 14 losses from 38 games, with recent form LWDLL.
What's Next for Chelsea FC?
The team will face Juventus in the second and final match of the 2026 Hong Kong Football Festival. The match will take place at the Kai Tak Stadium on Wednesday, with Mudryk potentially featuring in the game. The team's title race remains a challenge, with 33 points behind leaders Arsenal.
