Pogba tested positive for doping

Pogba did not pass the doping test after Juventus' 3-0 win over Udinese on August 20. Test results of the 30-year-old player's first sample showed that the amount of testosterone exceeded the threshold. This is a hormone that has the ability to increase athletes' ability to endure high exercise intensity.

"We have received a case from the National Anti-Doping Prosecutor. The case involves the temporary suspension of athlete Paul Labile Pogba," the Italian Anti-Doping Agency (NADO Italia) announced on November 11. /9.

In the immediate future, NADO will analyze Pogba's second sample. The French midfielder will have three days to dispute the results, according to Italian media. If convicted of doping, the former Man Utd player could be suspended from two to four years.

"We are waiting for the results of the contrary analysis and will not comment further until then. The only thing that is certain is that Paul Pogba never intended to break the law," Pogba's representative Rafaela Pimenta stated. .

Pogba was a substitute but was not put on the field in the win over Udinese. The French international is going through a difficult period at Juventus after returning from Man Utd in 2022. The 2018 World Cup champion missed most of last season due to knee and hamstring injuries. He also did not participate in France's journey to the 2022 World Cup final.

Pogba was also removed from the Juventus squad for disciplinary reasons. He also thought about hanging up his shoes after being sent threatening and blackmailed letters by a group of criminals. Pogba has not started any matches this season but has appeared as a substitute twice. The last time Pogba played for Juventus was in the 2-0 win over Empoli on September 3. Juventus has not made an official comment on Pogba's case.