Bad news for Liverpool, as top player banned for failing drugs test (photo)

– Sakho will not be in action for the next one month

– The 26-year-old has been suspended following failed drugs test

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has been banned from the game for 30 days by the Uefa disciplinary committee after he failed drugs test.

Although, the suspension is provisional until a final decision is taken by Uefa’s control, ethics and disciplinary body, BBC reports.

Mamadou Sakho

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The 26-year-old tested positive for a fat burner right after their Europa League win against Manchester United on March 17, but has ignored calls to challenge the decision.

“Sakho did not request the analysis of the B sample,” European football’s governing body said.

The case is expected to be visited at a later date, but the player has agreed he would remain unavailable while the Uefa investigation was completed.

Also, relegated English club Aston Villa have suspended striker Gabriel Agbonlahor and begun an investigation after he was allegedly pictured with laughing gas canisters in a party in London.

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The 29-year-old was pictured in partying in a hotel room in London on the same night Villa were relegated as they were beaten 1 – 0 by Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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