Paul Pogba failed to start his career at Juventus after joining the Italian club from Manchester United in the summer of 2022
France national team head coach Didier Deschamps has defended French national team player and Juventus star Paul Pogba over ongoing doping allegations, Soccernet.ng reported.
The 30-year-old enjoyed an exciting return to Juventus from Manchester United in the summer of 2022, but the move has yet to work out for the player who struggled with injury and blackmail for much of last season. plug.
Pogba has since returned to the Bianconeri squad and has appeared in two of the three Serie A games so far this season, but recent allegations of a failed doping test could derail the Frenchman’s return to action. be.
It was revealed this week that the former Manchester United star had failed a drug test after taking a drug test after Juventus played against Udinese on August 20th. Despite being on the bench during the Serie A match, the midfielder was randomly selected by doping testers.
On Monday, Juventus confirmed that Pogba had been suspended and therefore did not train with the rest of the squad.
If the reverse analysis is positive, Juventus will have the right to terminate his contract until the summer of 2026.
However, national team head coach Didier Deschamps defended his player, claiming he was extremely surprised by Pogba’s doping allegations.
Of course, I’m very surprised, but I have nothing to judge on this matter. After France’s 2-1 loss to Germany on Tuesday night, Deschamps told TF1, as quoted by Football Italia
He has a lot to do and this is a very difficult time. I have to talk to him in the next few days. He already sent a message.
I knew he wouldn’t do that, so I can’t imagine it. He has a strong head on his shoulders. I remember our discussion about the coronavirus vaccine. But the substance is in his body and we don’t know how it got there.
Pogba is still awaiting the results of a second test and if found guilty, the 2018 World Cup winner faces a minimum four-year ban and possibly an end to his professional career. may be hit.
The 30-year-old’s case is one of many cases in which athletes have failed doping tests. Romanian tennis star Simona Halep was recently suspended for four years after she failed another doping test.
Pogba positivo, Deschamps: “Doping? Non lo farebbe mai. Ricordo le discussioni sul vaccino” https://t.co/TZCcG4jStR
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