- Mudryk receiving doping ban
- Maresca hints at transfer
- Notes Tyrique George's push for minutes
AFPEnzo Maresca makes Chelsea transfer admission in wake of Mykhailo Mudryk being hit with indefinite doping suspension ahead of January window
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Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Mudryk's two years at Chelsea have been extremely underwhelming but this is by far the biggest blow he's faced since joining the club for a whopping £89 million ($109m) back in January 2023. The FA have given the 23-year-old a provisional suspension but this could be boosted to a massive four-year ban after the Ukrainian tested positive for a banned substance. In light of this news (and given Chelsea's recent transfer record) it's not a huge surprise to hear that Maresca could be looking at bringing in a replacement soon.
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
As Maresca referenced, Chelsea have three important Premier League fixtures to focus on before the January transfer window begins, against Everton, Fulham and Ipswich Town. But first up they face a dead-rubber Conference League clash with Shamrock Rovers in which they will be heavy favourites once again. With Mudryk now out of the picture, it sounds like youngsters such as Tyrique George are in line for extra game time in these fixtures.
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