Things got from bad to worse for Chelsea and Mudryk. Mudryk’s situation took a bad turn as the court handed the winger a formal ban and fine following the recent case. This situation has raised questions among the fans about his future at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are already struggling with form both in the Champions League and in the Premier League. Mudryk’s troubles add a huge amount of pressure to the Blues management.
Chelsea signed Mudryk 2 years ago for 88 million Euros from Shakhtar Donetsk. Many fans believed that because of his exceptional speed, the winger would thrive at Stamford Bridge. The young winger scored 7 goals and provided 2 assists in his first full season, which gave hope to the fans. But the hopes faded away, as just after 73 games with Chelsea, the club banned Mudryk from playing football. In December of 2024, during a medical test, doctors found that Mudryk had failed a drug test, which led to his ban. The doctors discovered traces of Meldonium, which is a performance-enhancing drug. In June 2025, the Football Association charged the young winger with a doping offense. Rumors suggest that officials could extend the ban to a 4-year-long suspension. Mudryk’s involvement this type of controversy raises serious concerns about his discipline off the pitch. The incident serves as an example that actions off the pitch can have consequences, especially for a high-profile Premier League player.
Inside 12-Month Driving Ban of Mudryk
Police officers saw the Ukrainian driving his BMW on October 2nd in West London. They found the Chelsea winger guilty of a driving offense that violated road safety rules. The player himself admitted that he drove without insurance and used the vehicle despite being in a dangerous condition. The court considered the actions severe enough to fine him immediately. The authorities gave him a year-long ban from driving legally and fined him 199 Euros. This ban made his situation even worse. Clubs and fans once regarded the guy as the next big thing, but he is now in the hardest time of his life.
🚨 Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk gets another driving ban over illegally tinted BMW windows.
· Mudryk was pulled over by police while driving a £140,000 BMW with 'excessively' dark window tints and a foreign license plate.
· He admitted to driving while disqualified, without… pic.twitter.com/23KOY9c8fH
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) December 10, 2025
Return on the horizon for Mudryk at Chelsea?
As of now, Mudryk, who failed the doping test previously, can legally play football at a professional level. Recent reports suggest that officials might lift his suspension sooner than expected, allowing him to return to the pitch.
🚨BREAKING: Mykhailo Mudryk is set to return to Chelsea squads by January 17th 2026.
According to report, Chelsea board are making arrangements for Mudryk to join Strasbourg in January when he's finally free to play. pic.twitter.com/ZqMTKJUFid
— THE CHELSEA FORUM (@TheChelseaForum) December 1, 2025
Fan Backlash and Support for Mudryk
Chelsea fans have some strong opinions following Mykhailo Mudryk’s 12-month driving ban. Some question his decision-making, while others support him. According to them, mistakes are a part of life. The Blues eagerly await their young winger to play for their club once again and live up to the expectations they once had for him. The incident puts huge pressure on Mudryk to rebuild trust with supporters.
Author’s Insight
From the author’s point of view, Chelsea and the winger must now focus on discipline to prevent off-field issues from overshadowing their on-field ability.
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