Mykhailo Mudryk set to return for Chelsea against Juventus on Wednesday
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"Xabi Alonso has said Mykhailo Mudryk is available for selection after returning to the Chelsea squad following his doping suspension.Mudryk was suspended for four years after failing a drug test which...
"Mykhailo Mudryk could return to action following 20 months on the sidelines on Wednesday after being named in Chelsea's squad to play Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong.
"Mykhailo Mudryk could return to action following 20 months on the sidelines on Wednesday after being named in Chelsea's squad to play Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:40 PMMudryk could return on Wednesday after drugs suspension
Mykhailo Mudryk could return to action following 20 months on the sidelines on Wednesday after being named in Chelsea's squad to play Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:40 PMMudryk available for Juventus clash after suspension, confirms Alonso
Xabi Alonso has said Mykhailo Mudryk is available for selection after returning to the Chelsea squad following his doping suspension.Mudryk was suspended for four years after failing a drug test which...
- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 11:54 AMMudryk could return on Wednesday after drugs suspension
Mykhailo Mudryk could return to action following 20 months on the sidelines on Wednesday after being named in Chelsea's squad to play Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong.
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