FA still consider action against Mutu

THE Football Association were last night continuing to consider what action to take against Adrian Mutu following his failed drugs test, as Sports Minister Richard Caborn calls on them to maintain a tough stance with the Chelsea striker.

Although Professional Footballers Association chief Gordon Taylor claimed Mutu tested positive for cocaine, the Chelsea striker has since indicated he did not take the Class A drug but instead used a substance aimed at improving his sexual performance. Neither the FA nor Chelsea has made any official statement on the matter and no charges have yet been brought against the former Parma striker who is understood to have begun counselling as part of his rehabilitation.

None of Mutu’s representatives was available for comment yesterday.