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title: "Sakho under investigation after failed doping test"
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author: "Ben Smith"
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published: "2016-04-23T12:19:28Z"
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# Sakho under investigation after failed doping test

UEFA are investigating a possible anti-doping violation by Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, [the club have confirmed](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/218080-liverpool-fc-club-statement).

A report in [RMC Sport](https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/sakho-suspendu-provisoirement-par-liverpool-969150.html) claims that Sakho has been using a fat burner, and that he will not be selected for the Reds pending further investigations.

This comes as a bitter blow to Liverpool, who have a huge month ahead of them as they look to win the Europa League and push for a place in the top four of the Premier League.

> Mamadou Sakho has been suspended by Liverpool after failing a drugs test.
>
> — Tony Barrett (@TonyBarrett) [April 23, 2016](https://twitter.com/TonyBarrett/status/723849620368035840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Sakho, whose form and fitness has been up and down this term, has been in terrific form of late, scoring in the 4-3 win over Borussia Dortmund at Anfield and the Merseyside derby in midweek.

> possible anti-doping rule relates to fat burning tablets/pills
>
> — paul joyce (@\_pauljoyce) [April 23, 2016](https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/723852704406224897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Jurgen Klopp has back-up in the form of Martin Skrtel, Lucas Leiva and Kolo Toure, who in 2011 was banned for using a similar substance while at Manchester City.

Sakho’s place in France’s Euro 2016 squad is now very much in doubt.