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Maresca on Mudryk’s failed drugs test

Enzo Maresca broke his silence on Mykhailo Mudryk's failed drugs test on Wednesday night.

The FA has provisionally suspended the Ukrainian winger after he provided a positive result for an A-sample in October.

Mudryk, 23, reportedly tested positive for meldonium, which is a banned substance similar to insulin which could lead to a FOUR YEAR BAN.

He and Chelsea are now awaiting the result of a B-sample, which will confirm the original test if it is positive.

Maresca has come out in support of the £88.5million signing and believes he will return to the team.

He said: “We all believe Mudryk is innocent.

“I don’t think Misha’s Chelsea career is over. I think he will come back. 

“We don’t know when, that is the only doubt we have in this moment.

“But for sure, he will be back.”

Mudryk has protested his innocence and claimed he was left in "complete shock" when he was told.

Maresca on Shamrock clash

Speaking ahead of tonight’s European match, Enzo Maresca said: "We will approach in the same way.

“Try and do our best and win the game. All the teams have something good and things you can work on to win.

"I watched four or five games and I think they are good. They defend as a block and have some good players. All the games are difficult."

Chelsea team news

Christopher Nkunku will be looking to continue his superb goalscoring form in Europe - with the forward scoring in each of the Six European matches she has been involved in this season.

Marc Guiu will likely lead the line once again after scoring three goals in three games.

Cesare Casadei is back available after serving a suspension, but Benoit Badiashile suffered a knock in training last week, while Wesley Fofana and Reece James remain sidelined.

Marc Cucurella is available despite receiving a red card during the 2-1 win over Brentford, as the ban only applies to domestic competitions.