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Chelsea signed Mudryk in a deal worth up to £89m in January 2023 Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the Football Association with violating its anti-doping rules after failing a drugs test and could now face up to a four-year ban. The Ukraine international, 24, was provisionally suspended by the FA in December after an "adverse finding in a routine urine test". Players found to have intentionally taken a prohibited substance can be banned for up to four years under the guidelines of world football's governing body, Fifa. At the time Mudryk said he was in "complete shock" and he "never knowingly used any banned substances". He has not played for Chelsea since 28 November and has not been included in a matchday squad since 1 December. Mudryk cannot train with Chelsea either, and the club are supporting him and his mental wellbeing. He attended the Blues' Uefa Conference League final win in Poland last month in a private capacity and was not with the squad. In a statement on Wednesday, the FA said: "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. " Chelsea have not commented but in December said, external they would work to establish what caused the failed test, adding: "Mykhailo has confirmed categorically that he has never knowingly used any banned substances. " Blues manager Enzo Maresca said in December: "We support Mykhailo and trust means that we believe Mykhailo. " Under FA rules, players have the right to request analysis of the B sample from a urine test, in the event of an adverse analytical finding in an A sample. If the B sample analysis confirms the adverse finding, charges will be brought. Players can either accept the finding and the applicable consequences, or request that the matter proceed to a hearing. Chelsea signed Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023 in a deal worth up to £89m, and he is under contract at the club until June 2031. Mudryk has scored 10 goals in 73 appearances in all competitions for the Blues. Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Get Chelsea news sent straight to your phone Club World Cup: Real Madrid drawing 1-1 with Al Hilal on Alexander-Arnold's debut England trailing 2-0 against Germany in U21 Euros Lions in 'good shape' with injuries - Farrell How safe are funfair rides? How a 1930s Hollywood star became the 'mother of Wi-Fi' Claire Foy’s family tree reveals a Victorian accusation of murder The team are back to look at this week’s news Gambling and social media abuse of women in sport - what is going on? Nair's long road back as India head to Headingley The 'two-metre Messi-Musiala' starring at U21 Euros Premier League fixtures - find out your club's schedule England U19s fight back from 5-1 down to draw with Germany - highlights. Video England U19s fight back from 5-1 down to draw with Germany - highlights What can we expect in the WSL transfer window? 5 Live Sport: All About. .. Audio5 Live Sport: All About. .. 'Hope you get cancer' - Boulter shares her online abuse with BBC 'Horrifying' - BBC Sport's Croft on online abuse in tennis. Video'Horrifying' - BBC Sport's Croft on online abuse in tennis Le Mans win proves injury doubters wrong - Kubica F1 Q&A: Should Mc Laren have allowed Norris to pass team-mate Piastri? Man City start new era - but how might Guardiola's side look? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'Woakes return more important than ever to England' Chelsea play in front of 50, 000 empty seats - apathy or bad scheduling? 'What's eating Rory? ' - will US Open prove reset point for Mc Ilroy? Summer transfer window reopens - who could be on the move? How does new captain Gill compare to India batting greats? Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time. Video Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.