Manchester United footballer subject to a 10-month ban, alleged accusations of using prohibited compound during team match as per report.
Yeray Alvarez, a defender for Athletic Club, has been given a 10-month ban by UEFA following a positive doping test. The ban will take effect from the date Alvarez accepted a provisional suspension in June.
The banned substance found in Alvarez's test was canrenone, a diuretic that can be used as a masking agent. According to the information available, Alvarez unintentionally consumed the substance while taking a medicine to prevent alopecia.
The ban was issued after playing Manchester United in the Europa League last season, a competition in which Athletic Club lost both games, with a total score of 7-1 on aggregate.
Alvarez, who has made 257 appearances for Athletic Club, overcame a battle with testicular cancer in 2016. Despite this setback, he has been a key player for the club, helping them win the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana during his time with the team.
Prior to the UEFA suspension, Alvarez was coached by Athletic Club, but the specific name of his coach at that exact time is not mentioned in the search results. As of now, no information has been given about any potential appeals or legal action taken by Alvarez.
With the ban in place, Alvarez will be able to return to action from April 2, 2026, and will be allowed to train from February 2, 2026. Athletic Club will be back in action against Alaves before kicking off their Champions League campaign at home against Arsenal.
It's worth noting that no further details about the specific medicine or its manufacturer were provided. The games were played in the Europa League.
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