Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk has reportedly responded to failing a drugs test by hiring the law firm that got Paul Pogba's doping ban significantly reduced.
It was confirmed on Tuesday morning that Mudryk, 23, tested positive for the banned substance Meldonium last month, and he has been provisionally suspended by the FA.
Mudryk reacted to the news on social media by insisting that he has not done anything wrong, and he has now taken measures to try and prove his innocence.
Mail Sport understands Mudryk has hired the specialist firm Morgan Sports Law, who also represented former Manchester United star Pogba earlier this year.
Pogba was handed a four-year ban in February after failing a drugs test last August while he was playing for Juventus.
The World Cup winner appealed the decision, and with the help of Morgan Sports Law, his suspension was reduced to 18 months.
Pogba will now be able to return to football in March 2025, and has been teasing a comeback in recent days after terminating his Juventus contract last month.
Mudryk's 'B' sample is still yet to be tested, but he is facing the possibility of a four-year ban.
Meldonium has been on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited list since January 1, 2016.
Tennis star Maria Sharapova tested positive for the substance in 2016, and was susbequently handed a two-year ban.
But Mudryk has vowed to fight his case and try to get back on the pitch in the near future.
Posting on his Instagram account, Mudryk wrote: 'I can confirm that I have been notified that a sample I provided to The FA contained a banned substance.
'This has come as a complete shock as I have never knowingly used any banned substances or broken any rules, and am working closely with my team to investigate how this could have happened.
'I know that I have not done anything wrong and remain hopeful that I will be back on the pitch soon. I cannot say any more now due to the confidentiality of the process, but I will as soon as I can.'
Chelsea also released their own statement that read: 'Chelsea Football Club can confirm the Football Association recently contacted our player Mykhailo Mudryk concerning an adverse finding in a routine urine test.
'Both the Club and Mykhailo fully support The FA’s testing programme and all our players, including Mykhailo, are regularly tested.
'Mykhailo has confirmed categorically that he has never knowingly used any banned substances.
'Both Mykhailo and the Club will now work with the relevant authorities to establish what has caused the adverse finding. The Club will not be commenting any further.'
Blinksclinton1997
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Bro we have speedster in Chelsea Sancho, Madueke, Felix, NETO what else do you need again.
Does foolish and lazy player's 😂🤣🤣🤣
Miuacikmns
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u will be back bro
NanbalRaphael
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Please reduce it to 18 months please, I like this guy so much because of his speed.
Bro we have speedster in Chelsea Sancho, Madueke, Felix, NETO what else do you need again.
misabcdenp
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Mudryk his only at Chelsea for political reasons nothing else
AFerwzig0397
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You don’t have to worry, after all u have 9 years contract with Chelsea, this will serve as a lesson to them for giving players long long contracts. Even if u are banned for 4 years u will still be a Chelsea player by then.
I don’t know the type of sense God gave people like u. Vey shallow mind
Ayomi55
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free mudryk
AFerwzig0397
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Chelsea should sell this guy. He’s a distraction
Lean how to support people when they are in problem. U are the type of person who ignore people when they are problems. U just hate this guy and I don’t know what he has done to deserve this hatred from you
Fikdimtu
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You don’t have to worry, after all u have 9 years contract with Chelsea, this will serve as a lesson to them for giving players long long contracts. Even if u are banned for 4 years u will still be a Chelsea player by then.
Fikdimtu
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You don’t have to worry, after all u have 9 years contract with Chelsea, this will serve as a lesson to them for giving players long long contracts. Even if u are banned for 4 years u will still be a Chelsea player by then.
Fikdimtu
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You don’t have to worry, after all u have 9 years contract with Chelsea, this will serve as a lesson to them for giving players long long contracts. Even if u are banned for 4 years u will still be a Chelsea player by then.
n...... .mumu man wen pouvais was ban why did juventus stop paying him his full wage ,you don't know nothing about foo
Heoabcdrty
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Chelsea should sell this guy. He’s a distraction
Blinksclinton1997
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taking meldonium is wrong boy
You are the biggest wrong in your family, black Animal.
Blinksclinton1997
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We know your stories you players all of you say i didn't do anything wrong i didn't know this was a banned substance it was a one day thing i made a mistake blah blah such stupid stories you don't learn from the previous players you keep on doing the same mistake because you know you have money you will appeal the verdict
short up your teeth if it where you, I believe you would do more than what he did everybody makes mistakes you black fool.
Blinksclinton1997
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just admit you cheated and appologize
Evildoers if it where you would you agree, jealousy 😂🤣🤣🤣
Blinksclinton1997
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Please reduce it to 18 months please, I like this guy so much because of his speed.
jekadmoprt
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well well At the Moment Chelsea is going good with Football n this Shit noob spoiling the environment of the Chelsea guys , not performing well n spoiling the environment, waste of money from Chelsea
bewaeilopz
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they couldn't tie Chelsea down they are now after our player England FA Una weldone
RazzNepal
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mudryk was a curse
tekcdmnr
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FA what the hell are you doing to our number 10 this is a scam
AlwaysSoccer
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You don’t have to worry, after all u have 9 years contract with Chelsea, this will serve as a lesson to them for giving players long long contracts. Even if u are banned for 4 years u will still be a Chelsea player by then.
You sound so stupid. Long or short contract, anything can happen regardless, smfh
VIKINGSB
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You don’t have to worry, after all u have 9 years contract with Chelsea, this will serve as a lesson to them for giving players long long contracts. Even if u are banned for 4 years u will still be a Chelsea player by then.
Do you have any problem with that?.
HorlaHorlayinka
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You don’t have to worry, after all u have 9 years contract with Chelsea, this will serve as a lesson to them for giving players long long contracts. Even if u are banned for 4 years u will still be a Chelsea player by then.
Mumu man
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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Omo if they give this guy a 4 year ban from that's means his career is over just like that
Viuklmor
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mwanetu michy
zepabcklsy
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You don’t have to worry, after all u have 9 years contract with Chelsea, this will serve as a lesson to them for giving players long long contracts. Even if u are banned for 4 years u will still be a Chelsea player by then.
cadcdesty
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U will be back brother
mapbcelt
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Bro ia pogba in parallel universe 💀
...but shorter and whiter lol
bamadiloty
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Bro you are guilty, soon we Fiona hear I took it but didn’t know what it was 🤣🤣🤣
ruwaelmotu
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lucky
Nutalmorz
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Once you gather yahoo boys to into a team,we shouldn't be surprised of this act
yutacilrst
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taking meldonium is wrong boy
Dohalmnotu
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We know your stories you players all of you say i didn't do anything wrong i didn't know this was a banned substance it was a one day thing i made a mistake blah blah such stupid stories you don't learn from the previous players you keep on doing the same mistake because you know you have money you will appeal the verdict
spaze
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nice move
Kesadlor
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just admit you cheated and appologize
Kaoaklosty
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ciyaarihi xalaay
Kaoaklosty
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ciyaarihi xalaay
Pakailpsty
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Bro ia pogba in parallel universe 💀