Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stands by Mykhailo Mudryk ahead of Shamrock Rovers clash

The Ukrainian could face a four-year ban from all football after testing positive for a banned substance.

STAND BY MYK: Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca speaks to the press ahead of their clash with Shamrock Rovers.. Pic: ©INPHO/Paul Nealon.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has endorsed Mykhailo Mudryk’s innocent plea as he risks a four-year ban from all football.

The Blues are second in the Premier League and host Irish side Shamrock Rovers in Thursday’s concluding Conference League fixture but the anti-doping incident has clouded the build-up.