Once Mykhailo Mudryk considered himself one of the brightest young wings in Europe, he will now find himself on Wednesday’s doping scandal that could dramatically change his career trajectory. 24 -year -old Chelsea forward was officially charged after positive testing for meltonium, a prohibited remedy for increasing performance.
The accusation comes six months after Mudryk was temporarily stated in December 2024. Despite the time, the football association’s decision signals that evidence against Ukrainian is considerable. If it were found guilty, he could face a ban for up to four years – a result that would stop his career over his main years.
Mudryk, who joined Chelsea in 2023 for 89 million, has to meet the noble expectations that accompanied his step from Shakhtar Donetsk. His Stint Chelsea was disrupted by inconsistency, and the doping saga only deepened concerns about his long -term prospects. In his absence, Chelsea has already moved forward – Cole Palmer took over the sought -after shirt No. 10 and the club transformed its offensive plans without the Ukrainians in the picture.
Yet Mudryk did not give up. He claims that he did not knowingly come any forbidden substances and hired a significant legal team-Ten, who previously helped Paul Pogba reduce a similar ban. This precedent can offer a way forward, but the legal battle will be uphill.
At a time when things, Chelsea decided on silence and refused to comment on the latest development. But behind the closed door, there will be urgent questions about how to proceed with a player whose future now hangs in balance.
For Mudryk, bets are huge – not only a place in Chelsea XI, but the very basis of his professional football career.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
June 18, 2025
