Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says the club's transfer plans will not be affected by uncertainty over Mykhailo Mudryk's future after the winger's positive drugs test.

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said Thursday he still maintained trust in Mykhailo Mudryk after the Ukrainian winger was charged by England's Football Association with violating anti-doping rules, but confirmed the club were looking to strengthen in his position.

Mykhailo Mudryk was provisionally suspended by FA in December 2024 after failing a drugs test; The positive test was for the prohibited substance meldonium; Mudryk faces a potential ban of up to four years under FA rules;