Paul Pogba “fails a drugs test and tests positive for testosterone after Juventus’ first game of the season”, with the former Manchester United star “facing a ban of up to FOUR YEARS if found guilty”
- Paul Pogba reportedly tested positive for testosterone at the start of the season
- Reports from Italy suggest Pogba will be suspended pending an investigation
- If found guilty, the Frenchman faces a ban of up to four years
Paul Pogba reportedly tested positive or tested positive for testosterone after Juventus’ first game of the season against Udinese.
The Frenchman’s return to the Italian club, where he returned from Manchester United last year, was difficult as he struggled with injuries and fitness.
Media in Italy – including Corriere dello Sport and Sportmediaset – claim he should be suspended after traces of testosterone were found in his body at the start of the campaign.
Pogba has only played 32 minutes this season and was not involved in the opening Serie A game against Udinese.
If found guilty, Pogba will reportedly be investigated by the National Anti-Doping Tribunal, which could give him a ban of up to two years Sports media set. If the court proves that the suspected doping was intentional, the ban could then be extended to four years, it said.
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly tested positive for testosterone
Pogba’s return to Juventus has been marred by fitness and injury problems since his return from Manchester United
The reports from Italy claim that Pogba may have breached Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the Serie A regulations – namely “the presence of a prohibited substance” and “the use or attempted use of a prohibited substance”.
Testosterone is a hormone that can increase muscle size and strength and speed recovery after physical exertion. There are a number of medications and medications that contain testosterone, it is also available in the form of injections and gels.
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