Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been suspended with immediate effect after he tested positive for testosterone following the game against Udinese on August 20. The midfielder did not play, and was an unused substitute on the bench.Â
The club has acknowledged the drug test findings, and has also released a statement in response to the situation. They have received official confirmation regarding the drug test, and are evaluating the situation before taking further steps.
Paul Pogba risks 4-year ban after elevated testosterone levels in drug testÂ
“We are waiting for the results of the counter-analysis and cannot say anything until then,” Pogba’s agent Rafaela Pimenta said in a statement reported by Italian media.
“The only certain thing is that Paul Pogba never intended to break the rules.”
The midfielder’s return to Juventus has been nothing short of a nightmare. He left Manchester United as a free agent and returned to Turin last summer, but was struggling with injuries which barely allowed him to play. He has returned to the squad this summer, but hasn’t started any games.
He only made two brief substitute appearances against Bologna and Empoli. Some sources report that the player considered retirement in light of the recent struggles that he is having to undergo.Â
A counter test will be carried out before it can be said that Pogba failed the drug test. And until then, it can’t be determined whether any punishment will be given to him.
