Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has taken his struggle in opposition to a Soccer Affiliation medicine ban to the Court docket of Arbitration for Sport.
The Ukraine worldwide, 25, has not performed for practically 18 months after an “antagonistic discovering in a routine urine take a look at” led to his provisional suspension in December 2024.
The FA charged Mudryk in June 2025 however has not disclosed whether or not the participant has been issued with a full ban or if he’s nonetheless serving a provisional suspension.
“Cas confirms it has obtained an attraction by Mykhailo Mudryk in opposition to the FA, filed on 25 February 2026,” the Switzerland-based courtroom instructed BBC Sport.
“The events are at present exchanging written submissions, and a listening to is but to be scheduled.”
The BBC understands Mudryk got here into contact with the cardiovascular treatment meldonium, which might improve respiratory capability and stamina, whereas on responsibility with the Ukraine nationwide crew in October 2024.
Mudryk, who joined Chelsea for an preliminary €70m (£61m) in January 2023, has not performed a aggressive match since November 2024.
In his solely public assertion, when his provisional suspension started, Mudryk described his “full shock” and stated he had “by no means knowingly used any banned substances or damaged any guidelines”.
Mudryk is being represented by Morgan Sports activities Regulation, the agency who labored with former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba throughout his doping case whereas enjoying for Juventus, in addition to boxer Tyson Fury and bike owner Chris Froome throughout their respective investigations.
He’s understood to need to return to soccer this 12 months and is maintaining 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 look ahead to the method to run its full course, whereas the FA and Mudryk’s attorneys have been contacted for additional remark.