Mykhaylo Mudryk
CHE
LW
Wide Forward
Jan 5, 2001 (25)
Right
5'9"
134 lb
ChelseaOut until after international break
Mudryk sustained an ankle injury in training and is expected to be unavailable until after the international break, according to football london.
Analysis: Mudryk's absence comes after just 16 minutes of competitive action for Tottenham, with his brief substitute appearance at Nottingham Forest on Saturday marking his first competitive action in 646 days following the overturned drugs ban. The ankle injury is expected to keep him out through the international break and covers the Everton, Liverpool and Aston Villa fixtures, interrupting a comeback that was already expected to progress cautiously. coach Roberto De Zerbi had already made clear the Ukrainian was some way from full condition, describing him as not yet ready and in need of time and work, so the layoff interrupts a build-up that was always going to be gradual.
Makes Spurs debut
Mudryk generated one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Mudryk made his club debut Saturday as he replaced Mathys Tel in the 74th minute. He did not have the opportunity to do much, only recording one inaccurate cross in his short time on the field. Mudryk is on loan from Spurs' rival Chelsea and is desperate for a fresh start after failing to deliver on his hefty transfer fee in 2023. He will likely find it difficult to start regularly barring injury, so he'll need to find his groove as a substitute.
Ready to play part
Mudryk is ready to play part of the game against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, according to coach Roberto De Zerbi. "I think he's ready to play part of the game (against Forest)."
Analysis: Mudryk recently joined Tottenham on a season long loan from Chelsea, reuniting with coach De Zerbi after their time together at Shakhtar Donetsk, though it remains unclear exactly how he will fit into a crowded attacking line given he has not played a real match since the 2024/25 season. His readiness for some involvement against Forest marks a notable step as he begins the process of working his way back into competitive action.
Joining Spurs on loan
Mudryk has joined Tottenham on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea.
Analysis: Tottenham had expressed interest in signing Mudryk for a while now, and manager Roberto De Zerbi will be eager to work with the winger after they worked together at Shakhtar Donetsk. Mudryk's loan is a season-long move, though it's unclear how he'll fit in a crowded attacking line. He hasn't played in a real game since the 2024/25 season. Even then, prior to his ban, he was kind of on his way out of Chelsea already.
Plays first minutes since ban
Mudryk came off the bench as a late substitute in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Juventus in Hong Kong, marking his long awaited return to action after 20 months out following his doping ban, the club announced.
Analysis: Mudryk's introduction was met with enthusiasm from the supporters at Kai Tak Stadium, though Chelsea couldn't find an equalizer in their third preseason match of the tour. His pace, direct dribbling and right footed finishing had made him an exciting attacking weapon before the ban, and this outing offers an early glimpse of where his fitness stands. Mudryk is expected to continue building up his match sharpness as the club assesses his form over the coming weeks.
Builds fitness in preseason
Mudryk is building his fitness after rejoining Chelsea's squad, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Football London. "We are thrilled that Misha could be with us. We are thrilled. I think that you could see his smile, how great it was for him to be part of a team, because he's been a long time training on his own. And fitness level, we will see. But he has been working hard and now it's about trying to get to do things, passing the ball to teammates, having to integrate in the dynamic. But the first feeling from everyone, we are happy that he's back with us in the team. We trained yesterday. He came directly from the airport to the hotel. So, yesterday was more about the feelings, more about the emotions, to be back with the players to assess the fitness level. But yes, he could play, maybe 90 minutes too early, but he can be selected. He's selected, so he can play."
Analysis: Mudryk returned to team training for the first time since December 2024 after his doping case was resolved, and manager Xabi Alonso's comments confirm he is available for selection despite the long layoff, even if a full 90 minutes remains unlikely for now. His reintegration continues as Chelsea looks to assess his form and fitness over the coming weeks before determining his path forward with the club heading into the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
Returns to team training
Mudryk is back with Chelsea's squad in Hong Kong and will return to team training for the first time since December 2024, the club announced.
Analysis: Mudryk is hoping for clarity by mid-August on whether he'll remain with the first team, be loaned out, or sold, following the resolution of the doping case that had kept him out of competitive action since November 2024, with Chelsea wanting to assess his form and fitness during the remainder of the tour before working with him to determine the best path forward for all parties. His return to team training in Hong Kong marked the official start of his reintegration process, and Mudryk is expected to continue building up his fitness as his situation is resolved in the coming weeks.
Cleared to return to action
Mudryk has been cleared to return to competitive action with immediate effect after a resolution was reached between WADA and the FA over an anti-doping violation, according to The Athletic.
Analysis: Mudryk had not played a competitive match since November 2024 after a routine test returned an adverse finding for meldonium, a substance he reportedly came into contact with while on Ukraine national team duty, resulting in a four year ban from the FA that he had been appealing to CAS. This resolution brings that process to a close well ahead of the December 2028 date the full ban would have run through. He is now due to join Chelsea on their preseason tour in Hong Kong. Mudryk is expected to begin working toward match fitness as he looks to reintegrate with the squad.
Teases comeback amid ongoing appeal
Mudryk has hinted at a possible return, posting a training pitch image with the caption "stay tuned" on Instagram, as he awaits the outcome of his appeal against a doping ban with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, according to Football London.
Analysis: Mudryk has not played a competitive match since November 2024 after a routine test returned an adverse finding for meldonium, a substance he reportedly came into contact with while on Ukraine national team duty, resulting in a four year ban from the FA. His appeal to CAS was filed in February 2026 and remains ongoing, with the two parties still exchanging written submissions and no hearing yet scheduled. If the full ban stands, Mudryk would not be free to play again until December 2028, still leaving 30 months on his Chelsea contract, which runs through June 2031, though his social media tease suggests he may be optimistic about a more favorable outcome.
Handed further four-year ban
Mudryk has been suspended for a further four years for his doping by the Court of Arbitration for Sports, according to Ben Jacobs of Talk Sport Live.
Analysis: Mudryk will not be seeing the field for a long time as he continues to battle his doping allegations, with the attacker now banned for four years. He is appealing the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sports, although this is likely to be another lengthy process, as it has been through the entire saga. If this ban sticks, a suspension until 2030 would take place, a long time off the field. If this does stick, his time with Chelsea can likely be scraped, either joining a new team once available again or potentially hanging up the boots after a long legal battle.
Could be set to return
Mudryk could be set to return to the pitch after clearing his suspension, according to Topskills Sports UK.
Analysis: Mudryk is rumored to have cleared his suspension due to doping and could be set to return to team training with Chelsea before potentially moving to Strasbourg on loan, according to reports. The Ukrainian still has to build his fitness back, although he was spotted during his suspension working hard, with ambitions of becoming a sprinter for his country. That idea might now be behind him if the reports are true, and his situation will have to be monitored closely since he was one of the best young prospects in Europe before his suspension.
Could swap sports
Mudryk could swap sports following his long-term suspension under the FA's Anti-Doping Regulations, as he has reportedly been training to become a sprinter and compete for Ukraine at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, according to Marca.
Analysis: Mudryk set speed records in the Premier League when he was clocked at 36.67 km/h in his first game with Chelsea and is reportedly considering a career change to become a sprinter and represent Ukraine at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. This switch comes into consideration because the forward was suspended under the FA's Anti-Doping Regulations in April 2025, forcing him to the sidelines since then. That said, the Ukrainian remains under contract with Chelsea for the time being, making his potential reconversion unusual.
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