Mykhailo Mudryk Included in Chelsea Squad Despite Doping Ban

Chelsea FC have officially registered Mykhailo Mudryk in their squad for the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League campaign — a surprising move considering the Ukrainian winger has been sidelined since December due to a positive doping test.

The 23-year-old has not featured competitively for the Blues in over eight months, but the club has chosen to stand by the player while awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigation and potential appeal process.

Despite including Mudryk, Chelsea opted to leave nine other players out of their registered squad, signalling a potential squad overhaul.

Mudryk’s 2024/25 Season Recap

Before his suspension, Mudryk appeared in 15 matches across all competitions last season for Chelsea, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists. Though his form was inconsistent, flashes of pace and flair kept him in the spotlight.