Anti-Doping Agency Requests Four-Year Suspension for Juventus Midfielder Paul Pogba

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Italy’s anti-doping agency is seeking a four-year suspension for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba following his positive doping test.

Pogba, who tested positive for illegal testosterone supplements in August and October, has been under suspension by Juventus since September.

The anti-doping agency is advocating for the maximum punishment, citing Pogba’s inability to demonstrate the supplement’s pure intentions.

A source from Juventus confirmed the receipt of the notification about the four-year suspension request.

If Pogba can establish that he did not intentionally consume the supplement, or that he did not aim to gain athletic advantages, there is a possibility of a reduction in his suspension to just three months.

Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri expressed reluctance to delve into the topic during Thursday’s press conference and acknowledged not having communicated with Pogba since the initiation of his suspension.

“I can’t comment on Pogba,” Allegri began.

“We wrote to each other via message at the beginning, we’re waiting for this situation to end so we can talk to him again.”

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