Mykhailo Mudryk looks unrecognisable as banned Chelsea star trains at historic non-league club

Mykhailo Mudryk has sported a new look as he continues his individual training programme.

The Chelsea winger has been training on his own as he remains suspended by the FA.

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Mudryk was handed a provisional suspension in December 2024 after a urine sample tested positive for the banned substance meldonium.

His suspension prevents the 25-year-old from training with Chelsea team-mates or using the club’s facilities.

As a result, he has been renting the pitch at non-league side Uxbridge’s stadium.

The Southern League Premier Division South side are based around an hour from the Blues’ Cobham training ground.

Mudryk has also hired a goalkeeper and private coach to help him stay in shape during his absence from the Premier League.

In his latest social media update from Uxbridge’s 3G pitch, the Ukrainian showed off a surprise new look.

Having joined Chelsea in January 2023 with slicked-back blonde locks, Mudryk later swapped them for a buzz cut prior to his suspension.

However, his latest Instagram story saw him sport longer dirty-blonde hair and a beard.

He had been clean-shaven when he last featured for the Blues over a year ago.

Mudryk’s last appearance came in the Conference League against Heidenheim on November 28, 2024.

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The forward was also an unused substitute against Aston Villa three days later, but has not been involved since.

Instead, Mudryk remains sidelined due to his suspension, having been charged by the FA in June.

In a statement released after he was provisionally suspended, Mudryk denied any wrongdoing as he vowed to prove his innocence.

His current Chelsea contract, which is set to expire in 2031, has over five years remaining.

Since joining the club three years ago, Mudryk has scored 10 goals and added 11 assists in 73 appearances in all competitions.

If found guilty of breaching FA rules, he could face a ban of up to four years from playing and training.

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This would include any time served under the provisional ban, which currently stands at 15 months.

Mudryk would also be able to appeal both within the FA and to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if he is handed a ban.