Shockwaves have rippled through the Championship this evening following confirmation that Hull City defensive midfielder Amir Hadžiahmetović has been handed an immediate ban from competitive football after returning a positive doping test.
According to emerging reports, the 27-year-old Bosnian international tested positive for a prohibited substance during a routine anti-doping screening conducted after a recent league fixture. Officials from the relevant football and anti-doping authorities have since issued a provisional suspension, pending a full disciplinary hearing.
In a brief statement released just moments ago, Hull City acknowledged the development:
“The club has been informed of an adverse analytical finding concerning Amir Hadžiahmetović. In accordance with regulations, the player has been provisionally suspended. We will continue to cooperate fully with the relevant authorities while the process runs its course.”
Sources close to the matter suggest the substance in question falls under performance-enhancing categories banned by international football regulations. However, specific details regarding the nature of the substance and the length of the potential suspension have not yet been officially confirmed.
Hadžiahmetović, who joined Hull City with high expectations and quickly established himself as a key figure in midfield, has been instrumental in breaking up opposition play and dictating tempo this season. His sudden absence now leaves a significant gap in the Tigers’ squad at a critical stage of the campaign.
Football analysts note that if the ban is upheld following the investigation, the midfielder could face a lengthy suspension under governing body rules, potentially sidelining him for months or longer depending on the circumstances.
The player’s representatives have yet to issue a formal statement, though insiders indicate that an appeal may be considered once full details of the test results are reviewed.
Supporters have reacted with a mixture of disbelief and concern, flooding social media with messages seeking clarity as the story continues to develop.
Further updates are expected as disciplinary proceedings move forward.
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