Liverpool star Mamadou Sakho suspended for 30 days by UEFA - 7M sport

Liverpool star Mamadou Sakho suspended for 30 days by UEFA

MAMADOU SAKHO has been suspended for 30 days by UEFA.


Posted Friday, April 29, 2016 by Dailystar.co.uk

Liverpool star Mamadou Sakho suspended for 30 days by UEFA
UNAVAILABLE: Mamadou Sakho has been suspended for 30 days

The suspension is provisional until UEFA decide what action to take after his failed frugs test.

Sakho, 26, tested positive for what is thought to be a type of fat burner after the Europa League win against Manchester United on 17 March.

The France international opted against a B sample being tested ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

UEFA said in a statement: "Disciplinary proceedings have been instigated against Liverpool FC player Mamadou Sakho, following the Europa League round of 16 second-leg match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC (1-1), played on March 17.

"The proceedings relate to a violation of the UEFA anti-doping regulations, after the player failed a doping test at the above-mentioned match.

"The player did not request the analysis of the B sample. UEFA has now suspended the player provisionally for 30 days until a final decision is taken by the UEFA control, ethics and disciplinary body.

"The date of the disciplinary hearing will be announced at a later stage."

Liverpool play the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at Villarreal tonight.

Sakho was not on the team's flight yesterday as it's understood the club and the player have jointly agreed he would remain unavailable for selection during this process.



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