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Mykhailo Mudryk set to return for Chelsea against Juventus on Wednesday

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Mykhailo Mudryk set to return for Chelsea against Juventus on Wednesday
Summary

Mykhailo Mudryk might play for Chelsea against Juventus in a friendly match in Hong Kong on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has been sidelined for 20 months due to a provisional suspension related to the banned substance meldonium. He was cleared for action last week after resolving his case with the Football Association. Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Mudryk's selection, stating that while it's early for a full 90 minutes, he has trained and is emotionally prepared to rejoin his teammates.

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Status Watch
  • •Mudryk has not played since November 2024.
  • •He was suspended for an adverse finding of meldonium.
  • •Chelsea faces Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
  • •Xabi Alonso confirmed Mudryk could play but may not go the full match.
  • •Mudryk rejoined training recently after his suspension was lifted.
Latest Updates
  • 5:28 PMESPN Soccer — Mudryk plays 1st game for Chelsea after ban
  • 3:39 PMThe Guardian Sport — Mykhailo Mudryk returns in Chelsea defeat as Milan pay tribute to Baresi
  • 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk returns to action after 20-month absence
  • 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus
  • 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Mudryk could make Chelsea return against Juventus
  • 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mudryk could return on Wednesday after drugs suspension
  • 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mudryk available for Juventus clash after suspension, confirms Alonso
  • 11:54 AMBBC Sport — Mudryk could return on Wednesday after drugs suspension
What they're saying
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Chelsea beaten 1-0 by Juventus in Hong Kong friendly Milan and Inter observe minute’s silence before 1-1 draw Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk’s “emotional” return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat by Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday. The 25-year-old came on as a substitute for Nicolas Jackson in the 82nd minute, drawing applause from his teammates and loud cheers from Chelsea fans in the 43,575 crowd at Kai Tak Sports Park. Continue reading...

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Mykhailo Mudryk made his first Chelsea appearance in 20 months during Wednesday’s 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. The 25-year-old was introduced in place of Nicolas Jackson in the 82nd minute, having been cleared last week by the Football Association to resume playing following his suspension for returning an “adverse finding” for banned substance meldonium.

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Manager Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday.Mudryk had not played since November 2024 because of a doping ban, but won permission to resume his football career on Friday after winning an appeal.

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