Mudryk cleared to return to Chelsea after suspension
Mykhailo Mudryk rejoins Chelsea for the Hong Kong training camp after his suspension for a positive meldonium test was considered served.
Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk is cleared to return to professional football after serving the period of his suspension related to a positive test for meldonium, the club announced on Friday.
Mudryk will join Chelsea's squad for the training camp in Hong Kong, marking his first involvement with the team since the pause in his career that began after the positive result. The player admitted responsibility for the doping case, and the originally imposed four-year ban has been resolved by counting the time he has already been sidelined.
Long absence ends
Once hailed as one of Ukraine's brightest talents, Mudryk missed nearly two years of competitive football. His last appearance for Chelsea came in November 2024 in a UEFA Europa Conference League tie against German side Heidenheim.
The club's decision to include him in the Hong Kong camp signals a step toward reintegration into the squad and preparation for the new season. Chelsea will monitor his progress at the camp and decide on his involvement in competitive matches based on fitness and team needs.
The development closes a turbulent chapter in Mudryk's career but is expected to reignite discussion among fans and pundits about his future role at Stamford Bridge and his prospects with Ukraine.
Photo: press material from the event
