Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea player takes drugs ban appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has taken his battle in opposition to a Football Association drugs ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The Ukraine worldwide, 25, has not performed for practically 18 months after an “adverse finding in a routine urine test” led to his provisional suspension in December 2024.

The FA charged Mudryk in June 2025 however has not disclosed whether or not the player has been issued with a full ban or if he’s nonetheless serving a provisional suspension.

“Cas confirms it has received an appeal by Mykhailo Mudryk against the FA, filed on 25 February 2026,” the Switzerland-based court docket advised BBC Sport.

“The parties are currently exchanging written submissions, and a hearing is yet to be scheduled.”

The BBC understands Mudryk got here into contact with the cardiovascular remedy meldonium, which may enhance respiratory capability and stamina, whereas on responsibility with the Ukraine nationwide staff in October 2024.

Mudryk, who joined Chelsea for an initial €70m (£61m) in January 2023, you haven’t performed a aggressive match since November 2024.

In his solely public assertion, when his provisional suspension started, Mudryk described his “complete shock” and stated he had “never knowingly used any banned substances or broken any rules.”

Mudryk is being represented by Morgan Sports Law, the agency who labored with former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba throughout his doping case whereas taking part in for Juventus, in addition to boxer Tyson Fury and bicycle owner Chris Froome throughout their respective investigations.

He is known to need to return to soccer this yr and is preserving match by coaching at non-league Uxbridge FC with a non-public coach, having employed goalkeepers to work with.

Chelsea declined to remark as they wait for the method to run its full course, whereas the FA and Mudryk’s legal professionals have been contacted for additional remark.