Crystal Palace supporters have been left concerned by reports circulating online claiming that midfielder Adam Wharton has been suspended from football following an alleged positive test.

However, there is currently no verified information provided to establish that Wharton has tested positive for a banned substance or that he has been officially suspended for such an offence. Fans should therefore be cautious before treating the headline as confirmed news.

The young midfielder has become an important figure for Crystal Palace, and any genuine disciplinary case involving him would normally be expected to involve an official announcement from the relevant football authorities, the club, or the player.

The wording of the viral headline has also left the alleged substance unspecified, with the phrase “tested positive of…” being used to encourage readers to click for more information.