Mamadou Sakho: Liverpool star faces probe over possible doping violation underlying
Sakho has been a key player for the Anfield club in recent weeks, scoring in two of its last three matches.
However, he was not selected for Liverpool's Premier League fixture against Newcastle United Saturday.
A statement posted on Liverpool's website shortly after team news was announced read that 'a formal communication was received from UEFA (on Friday) stating that they are investigating a possible anti-doping rule violation by Mamadou Sakho.'
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'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.'
CNN is reaching out to Sakho's representatives. The player himself has yet to comment.
UK based news agency, The Press Association, reported that Sakho has until Tuesday to provide a B-sample.
Sakho's Liverpool teammate and fellow central defender, Kolo Toure, was suspended for six months in 2011 after failing a drugs test while at former club Manchester City.
Toure tested positive for a banned substance contained within a weight-loss drug given to him by his wife.
Liverpool meets Newcastle United in the Premier League Saturday before traveling to face Villarreal in the semifinals of the Europa League on Thursday.
Read: British doctor denies report he doped 150 sports stars
Sakho has been a key player for the Anfield club in recent weeks, scoring in two of its last three matches. CNN is reaching out to Sakho's representatives. The player himself has yet to comment. UK based news agency, The Press Association, reported that Sakho has until Tuesday to provide a B-sample. UK based news agency, The Press Association, reported that Sakho has until Tuesday to provide a B-sample. UK based news agency, The Press Association, reported that Sakho has until Tuesday to provide a B-sample. 'There will be no further comment at this time.' Toure tested positive for a banned substance contained within a weight-loss drug given to him by his wife. Liverpool meets Newcastle United in the Premier League Saturday before traveling to face Villarreal in the semifinals of the Europa League on Thursday. Read: British doctor denies report he doped 150 sports stars A statement posted on Liverpool's website shortly after team news was announced read that 'a formal communication was received from UEFA (on Friday) stating that they are investigating a possible anti-doping rule violation by Mamadou Sakho.' However, he was not selected for Liverpool's Premier League fixture against Newcastle United Saturday. However, he was not selected for Liverpool's Premier League fixture against Newcastle United Saturday. 'There will be no further comment at this time.' Sakho's Liverpool teammate and fellow central defender, Kolo Toure, was suspended for six months in 2011 after failing a drugs test while at former club Manchester City. CNN is reaching out to Sakho's representatives. The player himself has yet to comment. Read: British doctor denies report he doped 150 sports stars Sakho's Liverpool teammate and fellow central defender, Kolo Toure, was suspended for six months in 2011 after failing a drugs test while at former club Manchester City. '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.' However, he was not selected for Liverpool's Premier League fixture against Newcastle United Saturday. A statement posted on Liverpool's website shortly after team news was announced read that 'a formal communication was received from UEFA (on Friday) stating that they are investigating a possible anti-doping rule violation by Mamadou Sakho.' Sakho has been a key player for the Anfield club in recent weeks, scoring in two of its last three matches. Liverpool meets Newcastle United in the Premier League Saturday before traveling to face Villarreal in the semifinals of the Europa League on Thursday. Sakho's Liverpool teammate and fellow central defender, Kolo Toure, was suspended for six months in 2011 after failing a drugs test while at former club Manchester City. UK based news agency, The Press Association, reported that Sakho has until Tuesday to provide a B-sample. UK based news agency, The Press Association, reported that Sakho has until Tuesday to provide a B-sample. Sakho has been a key player for the Anfield club in recent weeks, scoring in two of its last three matches. A statement posted on Liverpool's website shortly after team news was announced read that 'a formal communication was received from UEFA (on Friday) stating that they are investigating a possible anti-doping rule violation by Mamadou Sakho.' Read: British doctor denies report he doped 150 sports stars Sakho has been a key player for the Anfield club in recent weeks, scoring in two of its last three matches. Sakho's Liverpool teammate and fellow central defender, Kolo Toure, was suspended for six months in 2011 after failing a drugs test while at former club Manchester City. Sakho's Liverpool teammate and fellow central defender, Kolo Toure, was suspended for six months in 2011 after failing a drugs test while at former club Manchester City. 'The player will respond to UEFA on the matter.' Sakho has been a key player for the Anfield club in recent weeks, scoring in two of its last three matches.
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