Mamadou Sakho SUSPENDED AFTER FAILED DRUG TEST

Apr 23, 2016 

Jurgen Klopp's side have announced they have made the defender unavailable for selection after he tested positive for a banned substance while Uefa investigate the matter

Liverpool have confirmed Mamadou Sakho will not be considered for selection as Uefa investigate a "possible anti-doping rule violation" by the centre-back.
A sample submitted by the France international after Liverpool’s Europa League tie with Manchester United at Old Trafford on March 17 tested positive for a banned substance.
Reports in France suggest traces of a fat burner triggered the result and a second test of the sample will now take place, with Sakho having until Tuesday to respond to the governing body.

A statemate from Liverpool read: "Yesterday, Friday 22nd April 2016, a formal communication was received from Uefa stating that they are investigating a possible anti-doping rule violation by Mamadou Sakho. "The player will respond to Uefa on the matter.
"The player is currently not subject to any playing suspension. However, the club, in consultation with the player, has decided that while this process is followed the player will not be available for selection for matches.
"There will be no further comment at this time."

The 26-year-old could face a lengthy suspension if a second test of the sample also comes up positive with Uefa confirming the defender and Liverpool have until Tuesday to submit their case.

"Uefa would like to confirm the information communicated by Liverpool FC regarding an adverse finding in a doping test of their player Mamadou Sakho conducted at the Uefa Europa League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC on 17 March 2016 (1-1)," read a statement.
"The player and the club have received all the pertinent information and have until Tuesday to request the analysis of the B sample as well as to provide explanations for the presence of a prohibited substance in the players' body. There are no disciplinary proceedings opened at this stage."
Sakho has made 34 appearances in all competitions for the Reds this season, memorably scoring the equaliser against Borussia Dortmund as Liverpool won 4-3 at Anfield in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final.