Mykhaylo Mudryk has “passed” a polygraph examination as he asserts he “didn’t mean to do anything wrong” after testing positive for drugs earlier in the season, as stated by Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin.
Mudryk has faced challenges in making the anticipated impact at the Blues since his transfer to Stamford Bridge from Shakhtar Donetsk for £89m in January 2023, registering five goals and four assists in 53 league matches.
The Ukraine international was 'temporarily suspended' by the Football Association in mid-December following a standard urine test that showed an "adverse result."
Chelsea released their own statement: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that the Football Association has recently reached out to our player Mykhailo Mudryk regarding a negative result in a standard urine test.
"The club and Mykhailo both endorse The FA's testing program, and all our players, Mykhailo included, undergo regular testing."
"Mykhailo has unequivocally stated that he has never intentionally used any prohibited substances." Mykhailo and the club will collaborate with the appropriate authorities to determine the cause of the negative finding.
“The club will not provide any additional comments.”
As Mudryk addressed social media with his statement, he expressed: “This has come as a total shock since I have never intentionally used any prohibited substances or violated any regulations, and I am collaborating closely with my team to explore how this might have occurred.
“I am certain that I have not made any mistakes and stay optimistic about returning to the field shortly.” I can’t disclose anything further at this time because of the process's confidentiality, but I will once I'm able to.
However, Shakhtar Donetsk's CEO Palkin claims “he is not to blame for testing positive” and that Mudryk has “successfully” undergone a lie detector test regarding the matter.
Palkin informed GiveMeSport: “I have discussed the doping issue with Mudryk numerous times." He fails to comprehend how it might have occurred. He has no idea. Absolutely no clue.
His attorneys arranged for him to undergo a lie detector test, which he successfully passed. It will constitute part of the evidence indicating he didn't intentionally act improperly.
“Mudryk has made it clear that he is not to blame for testing positive.” We must determine how this occurred and identify who is responsible. His attorneys are attempting to discover.
“The results from the B-sample are still pending, leaving that unresolved.” No one knows what has occurred. I wish Mudryk the very best. He’s an excellent professional and a really great individual. He ought to be safeguarded.
"Shakhtar likewise has a personal stake." His transfer to Chelsea includes bonuses tied to his performances. If he doesn’t play, it creates issues for us as we might lose €30m. Thus, Shakhtar, Chelsea, and Mudryk, we are all in the same situation. We all back Mudryk and hope he can return to playing football shortly.
Regarding how Mudryk's transfer assisted war victims in Ukraine, Palkin mentioned: “Rinat Akhmetov donated €25m from the Mudryk transfer to bolster our defense against Russia and offer support to Ukrainians." He loves our country and our club. Since the onset of the war in 2022, Mr. Akhmetov has contributed more than €315m, making it the highest donation from any private Ukrainian firms or individuals. Mr. Akhmetov establishes the atmosphere, and with his guidance, we are all united as a family, ready to fight until the very end.
Palkin went on: "Transferring Mudryk to Chelsea was an essential transaction for us." Without the Mudryk payment, I can’t comprehend how we would have resolved numerous, numerous, numerous issues.
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