Chelsea state that we will vigorously defend the charge, pointing out the rule is there to stop clubs covering up drug abuse by taking positive players out of action.

• 切尔西宣布强烈抗议这项指控，同时指出，已经存在相应规则，用以防止俱乐部为掩盖滥用药物问题而不让呈阳性的球员参加药检。