In the FA statement it is mentioned that there has since been changes to WADA Technical Document as seen in that specific part of the statement below
“On 7 to 9 January 2026, a hearing took place before an independent Regulatory Commission. The Regulatory Commission found that Mr Mudryk had committed the charged ADRVs and imposed a four-year period of ineligibility. Subsequently, Mr Mudryk filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
“Since then, changes have been made to WADA Technical Document (TD2027MRL) which, while not retroactive, mean that if Mr Mudryk’s sample was collected today, the concentration of meldonium in the sample would not have been reported and no ADRVs would have resulted.”
the statement then continues and ends with “Mr Mudryk is no longer ineligible and may return to competition with immediate effect.”
Chelsea have also posted a statement and part of the Chelsea statement where they acknowledge the changes to the WADA Technical Document as seen below.
“We welcome the acknowledgement that advances in the applicable scientific reporting standards for more reliable testing mean that, had Misha’s sample been analysed under today’s technical requirements, it would not have been reported as a positive test and no anti-doping rule violation would have resulted. That is an important part of the context surrounding the agreed resolution and allows everyone involved to move forward.
Mudryk also released a statement in which he states “After a long battle, the four-year ban that was imposed on me has been rescinded and I am free to resume my career with immediate effect.
I am grateful that this process has reached a conclusion, that I have been cleared to return to football and that I can now look ahead to my future.”
Mudryk also states he never knowingly took the substance which is what we have been hearing throughout the process from the media and expresses his gratitude to Chelsea FC, teammates and supporters who supported him.
Finally there are reports from multiple journalist that state Mudryk is flying to meet Xabi Alonso and the Chelsea squad in Hong Kong ahead of the match V Juventus on Wednesday.
