Suspended Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk will attend the UEFA Conference League Final against Real Betis tonight, despite being banned from play and training since December following a failed doping test.
The Ukrainian international was instrumental in Chelseaβs early run in the competition before his suspension and remains eligible for a winnerβs medal under UEFA regulations, which allow clubs to distribute 50 medals regardless of final result.
Sources close to the club say Mudrykβs presence is seen as a nod of respect to his contribution, but uncertainty remains over whether heβll be permitted to join the on-pitch celebrations if Chelsea win the trophy.
Mudrykβs case is still under investigation, and although heβs been sidelined for months, his name continues to stir conversation β both for his potential and his controversy.
Chelsea fans are split:
βHe deserves that medal β he helped get us here.β
βWhy is someone with a doping ban anywhere near the squad?β
All eyes now turn to Athens β will Chelsea lift their first-ever Conference League title? And will Mudryk be part of the glory or remain on
the sidelines?