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Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has been linked with a reported doping case in Brazil after journalist Thiago Asmar claimed that the Flamengo star returned an adverse result in an anti-doping test, although there has been no official confirmation of an anti-doping violation.

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Asmar reported (via TyCSports) that an initial sample from Jorginho came back positive, with a second analysis reportedly scheduled for 27 October, which could provide further clarity on the reported result.

Flamengo have responded to the claim via Radio Globo journalist Renan Moura, who has stated on X that the club has not been notified of any problem with the 34-year-old star.

Flamengo respond to Jorginho doping report

Moura states: “The matter involving the possible doping from Jorginho, reported by the journalist Thiago Asmar, is already hanging over Flamengo ahead of the return leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-finals, but upon investigation, the club says it has not been notified about the issue to date. As such, the midfielder played normally against Estudiantes yesterday at the Maracana.

“The club is also unaware of any possible second analysis to be conducted next week. I learned that there was, however, a routine and traditional Conmebol technical visit to Flamengo before the quarterfinals against Del Valle, to collect anti-doping tests.

“In contact, a Conmebol member says they are unaware of the episode involving the red-and-black player. Another representative of the South American entity stated that all and any doping control processes are subject to total internal confidentiality. As such, it is not possible to confirm whether a player, whoever it may be, is under investigation or not.”

If a doping violation were ultimately established, Jorginho could face a suspension, with reports suggesting a possible punishment of between six months and two years, depending on the circumstances.

A difficult week for Flamengo

These claims cap a difficult week for Flamengo, who were eliminated by Estudiantes from the Copa Libertadores via a penalty shoot-out.

Jorginho missed his kick as the Brazilian side went down 3-2, with former West Ham man Lucas Paqueta left in tears after also failing from the spot.

In a further twist, however, Flamengo have lodged an appeal against the presence of former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo in the Estudiantes side in a bid to get the result overturned. They claim that he was ineligible for the tie as he had not received Conmebol registration to play the match.