Jack Fletcher
March 2026
Fletcher received a lengthy suspension after admitting he used homophobic language during an EFL Trophy game, with the FA charging an aggravated breach tied to sexual orientation. He was sent off in the match, later admitted the charge, and apologised as the FA ruled he breached Rule E3.1 with discriminatory wording.
Matheus Cunha
January 2026
Cunha may be at risk of retrospective discipline after appearing to shout explicit language directly into a TV camera following his winning goal. Reports say the language was clearly heard on broadcast and commentators issued an apology for bad language. FA rules allow action for abusive or insulting language or gestures, including retroactive punishment when incidents are caught on camera.
Mykhailo Mudryk
January 2026
Rosenior said he hopes to speak with Mudryk soon as the winger remains under an indefinite provisional ban after an FA anti-doping charge, with the case still unresolved and a potential four-year suspension possible. Mudryk said the positive test was a shock and denied knowingly taking banned substances, citing confidentiality while his team investigates. He cannot train with teammates under the ban and has kept a low profile, while Shakhtar have publicly backed him as innocent.
