Mamadou Sakho

[TheElephantMan]

You don't know after all where sample 'a' was placed could have been contaminated that's why 2 samples taken

I hope you're right, but doesn't sound entirely plausible. How would the first receptacle or testing kit already be contaminated with a known fat-burning drug? Anyway, time to focus on today's game.

[Daffy Duck]

I think that he really didn't know what exactly those pills contained, because that's just mild stupidity, which I can except. Simply taking a risk with some drugs you know you shouldn't consume is just too ****in dumb when you're playing at this level. ****s sake.

[kemm1]

I think that he really didn't know what exactly those pills contained, because that's just mild stupidity, which I can except. Simply taking a risk with some drugs you know you shouldn't consume is just too ****in dumb when you're playing at this level. ****s sake.

I doubt the ignorance excuse, especially hearing what it is.

[The_weatherman]

This has to be one of the most difficult seasons I can remember. Did we use up all our luck 2013-2014?

[Assassin]

I think that he really didn't know what exactly those pills contained, because that's just mild stupidity, which I can except.

Since that game. He hasnt been playing like a player with a huge weight on his shoulders. So he might have been unaware that he had taken any banned substances

[Daffy Duck]

This has to be one of the most difficult seasons I can remember. Did we use up all our luck 2013-2014?

What luck exactly? Playing great football with a brilliant team only to **** up our title in the worst possible way imaginable?

[RedReet]

If we thought there was any chance he was innocent then I doubt we would have suspended him.

[TheElephantMan]

Under the circumstances the club have done the right thing, doesn't mean that they necessarily doubt his innocence. It's just standard procedure.

[Assassin]

If we thought there was any chance he was innocent then I doubt we would have suspended him.

The club has not suspended him. He has been made unavailable for selection

[RedReet]

Is it standard? How often does this happen?

[RichC]

Club has 100% done the right thing in the circumstances. Frustrating as hell though.

[dom9]

The club has not suspended him. He has been made unavailable for selection

What is the difference?

[cream]

He ran ran up to Kolo after scoring the other day......

[Cormack74]

Wonder if he gets a ban and appeals it whether the timescale will be such that he can appear in the 2 games v Villareal.

[TheElephantMan]

Is it standard? How often does this happen?

I'd imagine if there are any potentially serious issues surrounding a player then the club would omit them from playing pending an investigation or further action.