Liverpool FC have issued the following statement after defender Mamadou Sakho reportedly failed a doping test.
While Sakho has not been suspended by the club, he will not play until the matter is resolved.
Here’s the statement in full:
Yesterday, Friday 22nd April 2016, a formal communication was received from UEFA stating that they are investigating a possible anti-doping rule violation by Mamadou Sakho.
The player will respond to UEFA on the matter.
The player is currently not subject to any playing suspension. However, the club, in consultation with the player, has decided that while this process is followed the player will not be available for selection for matches.
There will be no further comment at this time.