Enzo Maresca has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since May, manager reveals

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Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea manager, recently revealed that he has not had any communication with Mykhailo Mudryk since May. This announcement comes in light of Mudryk being charged with doping offenses by the Football Association, which could result in a significant four-year ban if he is found guilty of using a banned substance. Maresca mentioned that he last spoke to Mudryk during the Conference League final in Poland, where the winger appeared to be in good spirits. However, since that interaction, he has not been in contact with Mudryk, leaving him unaware of the player's current emotional state. Maresca expressed his intention to reach out to Mudryk in the coming days to check on his wellbeing, emphasizing that he still trusts the 24-year-old player despite the serious allegations against him.

In addition to addressing Mudryk's situation, Maresca indicated that Chelsea plans to secure a new winger regardless of the outcome of the investigation into Mudryk. The club has shown interest in players like Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens and Lyon's Malick Fofana as potential additions to the squad. Maresca pointed out that Chelsea has already experienced nearly a full season without Mudryk and acknowledged the necessity of strengthening the winger position. As Chelsea prepares to face Flamengo in the Club World Cup, they are also looking to enhance their team dynamics, especially given the challenges posed by Mudryk's provisional suspension following a positive test for meldonium, a banned performance-enhancing substance. The manager remains committed to his players and aims to navigate the situation while ensuring the team's competitive edge in the tournament ahead.

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Source URL: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jun/19/enzo-maresca-mykhailo-mudryk-chelsea

Enzo Maresca has said he has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since the Football Associationannounced on Wednesdaythat the Chelsea winger has been charged with doping offences. Mudryk is facing a four-year ban if he is found guilty by the FA of taking a banned substance.

Maresca said he still trusts the Ukraine international and plans to check on his welfare soon, but Chelsea’s head coach added that he has had no contact with the 24-year-old since May. “I spoke with Misha in Poland when we played the Conference League final,” he said. “I didn’t speak with him since that time.

“To be honest, I didn’t see the news. They communicated to me last night.

“The last time I spoke with Misha he was quite good. I didn’t see him worried or at least I didn’t see him not good. Since that day I didn’t speak with him, so I don’t know how he is now. But for sure in the next days and weeks we are going to have direct contact with him.”

Mudryk has not played since November and wasprovisionally suspended the following monthafter producing a positive A sample. It is believed the banned performance-enhancing substance meldonium was found in his system.

“Misha is a Chelsea player,” Maresca said. “Until he’s not a Chelsea player, I will trust all the Chelsea players. It’s not just about Misha. It is in general.”

Maresca said Chelsea would sign a winger regardless of the outcome of Mudryk’s case. They are keen on Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens and have made an inquiry for Lyon’s Malick Fofana.

“We had already one entire season almost without Misha,” Maresca said. “We’re going to decide to go for a winger not because of Misha. It’s something quite clear that it’s a position that we need to improve.”

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Chelsea face Flamengo in scorching conditions in Philadelphia in their second game in the Club World Cup on Friday. The Brazilian champions are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and have signed the former Chelsea midfielder Jorginho from Arsenal.

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Source: The Guardian