Italy's anti-doping authority, NADO, recently unveiled that the 30-year-old midfielder exhibited significantly elevated testosterone levels in a post-match test conducted after Juventus' season-opening victory against Udinese. Intriguingly, Pogba did not even participate in that particular fixture, raising questions and eyebrows within the football community.
Pogba finds himself at a critical juncture, with the need to present a counter-analysis of the test results within a three-day window. The implications are severe; if found guilty of doping, he could face a suspension that spans anywhere from two to four years, pending the outcome of the B Sample test.
Pogba's second stint at Juventus has been marred by a string of injuries and an inexplicable blackmail plot involving his own brother, casting a shadow over what was expected to be a triumphant return.
Upon rejoining Juventus from Manchester United, Pogba has struggled to secure a prominent role in the team, finding himself mostly relegated to the substitutes' bench.