UEFA suspends Sakho for 30 days

UEFA have suspended Liverpool defender, Mamadou Sakho, for 30 days following his doping violation.

The French international tested positive for a banned substance following Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United in the Europa League on March 17.

The exact nature of the drug has still not been confirmed, but it is understood that the centre-back took a banned fat burner in order to drop some weight.

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On Wednesday, it was reported that Sakho had turned down the chance to challenge the positive drugs test and there had been suggestions that he could face a suspension ranging from anywhere between six and 12 months.

As of Thursday afternoon, the 26-year-old has been handed a 30-game suspension and will therefore miss the remainder of the 2015-16 campaign, including Liverpool’s Europa League semi-final against Villarreal.

UEFA will fully investigate the violation before handing out any further punishment.

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