Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has passed a lie detector test as he continues to serve a provisional suspension for a failed drugs test, according to Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin.
Mudryk, who tested positive for meldonium last year, has maintained his innocence throughout the ongoing investigation.
Palkin, speaking to GIVEMESPORT, revealed that the Ukraine international voluntarily underwent a polygraph examination arranged by his legal team which he reportedly passed.
“I have spoken to Mudryk many times since this doping issue arose. He doesn’t understand how it could have happened.
“He has no clue. No idea at all,” Palkin said. “His lawyers organised for him to take a lie detector test, which he passed. It will form part of the evidence showing he didn’t intentionally do anything wrong.”
The B-sample results are still pending, leaving the matter unresolved. Meanwhile, the Football Association’s provisional ban remains in place.
Palkin also stressed that Shakhtar Donetsk, Chelsea and Mudryk all share a common interest in resolving the case quickly, citing financial implications from performance-related bonuses tied to Mudryk’s transfer.
“If he’s not playing, it causes problems for us because we could potentially lose €30m,” Palkin added.
“We all support Mudryk and hope he is allowed to continue playing football soon.”
Chelsea are set to face Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, with Mudryk unavailable for selection.
