Failed drugs test: UEFA suspend Sakho for 30 days

UEFA has handed Mamadou Sakho a 30-day suspension, while they continue full investigation into his doping violation.

The Liverpool defender will now miss the remainder of the club’s season.

Sakho failed a drugs test, after a 1-1 draw in the Europa League round of 16 ficture against Manchester United.

The 26-year-old Frenchman had until Tuesday to request a test of the B sample, but chose to accept UEFA’s initial findings.

A UEFA statement read: “The proceedings relate to a violation of the UEFA anti-doping regulations, after the player failed a doping test at the above-mentioned match.

“Disciplinary proceedings have been instigated against Liverpool FC player Mamadou Sakho, following the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second-leg match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC (1-1), played on March 17.

“The player did not request the analysis of the B sample. UEFA has now suspended the player provisionally for 30 days until a final decision is taken by the UEFA control, ethics and disciplinary body.