Mudryk trains as sprinter amid doping case ahead of 2028 Olympics

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea's Ukraine winger who has not played since November 2024, is reportedly training as a sprinter with an eye on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as he awaits the outcome of a high‑profile anti‑doping case that has left his club future uncertain. The 24‑year‑old was provisionally suspended in December 2024 after an adverse analytical finding in a urine sample, was charged by the Football Association earlier this year and could face a ban of up to four years, according to reports.

The FA confirmed the investigation after the positive test, which several outlets have linked to the substance meldonium, while other reports have suggested a stem cell injection may be related to the adverse finding. Mudryk’s representatives have repeatedly denied any intentional wrongdoing. His camp told local media they are confident he is doing everything possible to protect his fitness and that he has passed a lie‑detector test as he seeks to clear his name. BBC Sport reported that Mudryk has been training with a private coach at private facilities because he is banned from Chelsea’s training ground.

Spanish media reported this month that Mudryk has taken steps to convert his...