editorial comment It would be nice if one of these guys would one day say something like: "So what? Hey, I do drugs, and I have a better job then you, so keep you little wee-wee test for yourself"

Adrian Mutu’s agent has described the Chelsea striker as “absolutely shocked” over claims he has failed a drugs test.

The Mail on Sunday yesterday reported that the Romanian had tested positive for a banned substance after a test conducted by UK Sport.

If the allegations are correct, Mutu could face a possible two-year ban if a second sample shows up similar traces.

Victor Becali, Mutu’s agent, said yesterday: “We did not receive anything official until now, but tomorrow morning, myself and my partner, Gica Popescu, will go to London.

“I have heard a lot of people in Romania saying that this is Chelsea’s revenge against Mutu but I do not agree because it is not in the interests of the club to make public such a story. They have their own interests in selling Mutu.

“I only heard that this is not a recent test. I think it was done in September. I spoke with Mutu on Saturday and he did not say anything to me about this story.

“But after I heard the story I called him and he was absolutely shocked,” quotes the Daily Star.

Stamford Bridge boss Jose Mourinho recently admitted he is unsure whether Mutu will play for Chelsea again.

The striker claimed he was in “open conflict” with the club over his fitness, and reportedly flew out to join up with the Romania squad for their World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic last weekend against their wishes, eventually playing the full 90 minutes.

Mutu, a £15.8million signing by Claudio Ranieri in August last year from Parma, then returned to London to continue treatment for a combination of knee and thigh injuries

Mourinho revealed there had been an “internal” meeting upon Mutu’s return over a “personal situation”, which most probably resulted in the player being fined the obligatory two weeks’ wages for his outspoken comments.

The Football Association yesterday refused to comment on the reports of a positive drugs test.

The FA vowed to tighten their doping programme after Rio Ferdinand’s missed drugs test in 2003.

In July it was announced that the FA planned to increase the number of tests in the 2004-05 season by 20% after a review by Lord Coe.

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