Ex-PL club adviser: Mykhailo Mudryk could be available for Chelsea 'soon' as CAS update emerges

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 11 May 2026 11:35, UK Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk’s career will be “over” if he’s unable to successfully reduce his four-year doping ban. VISIT THE CHELSEA FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Could Mykhailo Mudryk see his four-year ban reduced?It has been suggested Mudryk’s ban could be reduced on appeal after Paul Pogba previously saw his penalty cut from four years to 18 months following the same offence.

Mykhailo MudrykChelsea StatsAppearances73Goals10Assists11Mykhailo Mudryk’s stats for Chelsea in all competitionsSpeaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson discussed Mudryk’s chances of seeing his ban reduced. “The good news for Chelsea is that because he’s already missed 16, 17 months, any cutting of the four-year ban, let’s say it’s cut to 24 months, that would mean he’s back quite soon.” What Mudryk’s four-year ban means for ChelseaBorson revealed Mudryk returning could present a “bigger issue” for Chelsea after how long he’s spent on the sidelines.

He’s young enough to theoretically get back to a very good level, but it’s going to be extremely difficult. A look at what's next as Mykhailo Mudryk appeals his four-year doping ban at CAS.🇺🇦– Mudryk using the same law firm as Paul Pogba– Hoping to be back for next season– #CFC respecting the process before assessing next steps– Shakhtar could lose €30mhttps://t.co/BvYvppkhc5— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) May 1, 2026 View Tweet “In some ways, it’s a bigger issue for Chelsea if he does come back because they have a player who’s on enormous wages, who would then be available again, and he’s got a very long contract, so what do you do?