The player may undergo a counteranalysis to verify the presence of testosterone and, if confirmed, it may result in a four-year ban.
The agent of Paul Pogba, Rafaela Pimienta denied that the football player violated the rules, after he tested positive for testosterone in a test and was temporarily suspended by the Italian National Anti-Doping Court.
Pogba tested positive for testosterone in a test he underwent after the August 20 game against Udinese which ended with a 3-0 for the Turin team and that he lives on the bench.
The French footballer may undergo a counter-analysis to verify the presence of this substance and, if proven, it may result in a maximum penalty of four years of disqualification.
In a statement sent to Sky Sports Pimienta assured that they are waiting for the “counteranalysis” and they cannot comment much more.
“That’s for sure Paul Pogba He never wants to break the rules,” the agent said.
I swim in Italy the anti-doping agency, said that Pogba temporarily suspended with immediate effect. Pending a test and analysis of a reserve “B” sample, he risks being suspended for up to four years.
It is a negative note for a player who has been plagued by injuries since his return to the team. Juventus from Manchester United over a year ago. Last year he was not in the race France until the end of THE WORLD due to a knee injury.
In addition, French police are investigating accusations of extortion Pogba among them that of his older brother, Mathias, who denies having committed any crime.
This is another blow to Juventus after a period marred by investigations into false accounting and irregular reporting of salary payments. The legal cases caused the Turin club to be removed by UEFA from European competitions this season.