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Chelsea's Mudryk appeals against four-year FA ban
Mudryk's Chelsea career has been paused since November 2024, with a provisional suspension following an adverse urine test in December 2024. The article notes backdating of the ban and a potential return around December 2028, while Mudryk trains with Uxbridge FC and the case proceeds. Chelsea and the FA have declined to comment as the legal process continues.
Why It Matters
The case highlights how doping controls and provisional suspensions are handled in football and the potential long-term impact on a player's career.
Timeline
5 Events
April 29, 2026: Ongoing process; training and comments
April 29, 2026
Mudryk is training to stay fit at non-league Uxbridge FC with a private coach and has hired goalkeepers to work with. Chelsea declined to comment as the process continues, the FA said it is unable to comment on an ongoing case, and Mudryk's legal team has been contacted for comment.
April 29, 2026: Ban backdated; potential return around December 2028
April 29, 2026
The ban is backdated to the start of the provisional suspension, meaning Mudryk's current return date would be around December 2028.
December 2024: Provisional suspension after adverse urine test
December 2024
A provisional suspension was imposed in December 2024 after an adverse finding in a routine urine test.
November 2024: Last appearance for Chelsea
November 2024
Mudryk's last appearance for Chelsea was away at Heidenheim in the Conference League in November 2024.
January 2023: Mudryk joins Chelsea for initial transfer
January 2023
Mykhailo Mudryk joins Chelsea for an initial 70m euros (£61m) transfer in January 2023.