The publication The Athletic confirms the information that the banned substance found in the blood of Chelsea midfielder Mykhailo Mudryk is meldonium.
“Numerous sources wishing to remain anonymous, as they do not have the right to speak publicly on this matter, told The Athletic that Mudryk tested positive for meldonium after the match for the Ukrainian national team in November.
Several sources informed The Athletic on Monday that Mudryk intends to defend his position, and people familiar with the case explain the player's stance by stating that he did not knowingly consume the substance and that there are suspicions of sabotage, although The Athletic could not independently verify this claim,” the publication cites the Telegram channel Zorya Londonsk.