{
  "id": 6869210,
  "title": "Spurs' Mudryk sidelined by injury after comeback from doping ban",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/spurs-mudryk-sidelined-by-injury-after-comeback-from-doping-ban-6869210",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T05:28:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439148/spurs-mudryk-sidelined-by-injury-after-comeback-from-doping-ban"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tottenham Hotspur winger Mykhailo Mudryk suffered an ankle injury during training, according to British media reports. Manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed hope that the Ukrainian international could make a swift return following this setback. The 25-year-old joined Spurs on a season-long loan from Chelsea on transfer deadline day and made his debut off the bench in last weekend's goalless match at Nottingham Forest. Mudryk is anticipated to miss training until after the international break, as per the media reports. Previously, Mudryk had played under De Zerbi for Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk before moving to Chelsea in January 2023. He struggled to integrate at Chelsea, and his career was halted due to a doping violation in 2024. The Football Association imposed a four-year ban, but Mudryk appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and had his suspension reduced following an agreement between the FA and the World Anti-Doping Agency. De Zerbi acknowledged the injury as \"a stupid injury\" and expressed hope for Mudryk's speedy recovery, stating that the loss of a key player affects both the player and the team. Mudryk played 15 minutes in a recent match and performed well, but his return is part of the typical process when a player has been absent for a prolonged period. Mudryk contributed to Chelsea's 73 appearances, scoring 10 goals and providing 11 assists before his transfer to Spurs. However, Spurs have had a disappointing start to the season, securing only one point from their first three Premier League matches and currently occupying the 17th position in the table. They are set to host Everton later on Saturday.",
  "summary": "Tottenham Hotspur winger Mykhailo Mudryk injured his ankle in training, according to British media reports, with manager Roberto De Zerbi hoping the Ukraine international can return as soon as possible after this latest setback. The 25-year-old joined Spurs on a season-long loan from rivals Chelsea on transfer deadline day and made his debut off the bench in last weekend’s goalless draw at…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mykhailo Mudryk injured his ankle during Spurs training.",
    "Manager Roberto De Zerbi optimistic about Mudryk's quick recovery.",
    "Ukrainian winger banned for four years due to doping violation in 2024."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The injury setback for Mykhailo Mudryk compounds Tottenham's struggles this season, depriving manager Roberto De Zerbi of a key player as the team seeks to improve its Premier League standing.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Spurs' Mudryk sidelined by injury after comeback from doping ban",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/spurs-mudryk-sidelined-by-injury-after-comeback-from-doping-ban",
        "published": "2026-09-12T05:19:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Spurs’ Mudryk sidelined by injury after comeback from doping ban",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/spurs-mudryk-sidelined-by-injury-after-comeback-from-doping-ban-6886723",
        "published": "2026-09-12T07:35:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}