Why Chelsea's forgotten man Mykhailo Mudryk could still make Conference League final appearance despite provisional doping ban - explained

Per the Daily Mail, Mudryk is in Poland to watch Chelsea face Real Betis in the final of the Conference League, and could make an appearance, as he is set to receive a medal. The Ukraine winger is currently banned after failing a doping test in November. His final appearance for the Blues came in a 2-0 win over Heidenheim in the league phase.

Mudryk is still waiting to discover when he will play football again but he is eligible for a medal if Chelsea win the competition. He played in five games in the competition, scoring three goals and registering four assists, and Chelsea are keen for that contribution to be recognised.

Mudryk joined Chelsea in 2023 in a huge deal worth £89 million ($120m) and he signed a mammoth deal that runs for eight-and-a-half years. As a result of his ban, though, he has been unable to even train at the club's Cobham base.

Chelsea play Betis on Wednesday as they aim to cap their season with silverware. They have already qualified for the Champions League.