Paul Pogba's lawyers will aim to secure a reduced ban amid the threat of a four-year punishment for violating doping rules.
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- Pogba tested positive for prohibited substance DHEA
- Star facing initial four-year ban
- Lawyers hoping to find plea bargain
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Pogba had tested positive for the prohibited substance DHEA in an anti-doping test after Juventus' 3-0 victory over Udinese in Serie A in August. The test found heightened levels of testosterone and GOAL understands the midfielder is expected to be given a four-year ban by the Anti-Doping Prosecutor's Office. However, Pogba's lawyers are hoping they can reduce the ban to just a two years in hearing in January, according to
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Pogba, who will turn 31 next year, is facing a lengthy ban for failing the anti-doping test. Should the midfielder be given a four-year ban, it would most likely spell the end of a career that was never short of controversy. If he is handed the lengthier punishment, Juventus will likely release Pogba – who had rejoined the club after sixtumultuous years with Manchester United.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Since returning to the Bianconeri last season, Pogba's playing time has been significantly limited by injury. He played a total of 161 minutes in 2022-23 and only added a further 52 this term before being suspended.
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WHAT NEXT FOR POGBA?
Pogba awaits his hearing as part of the doping trial in January 2024, with the prosecutors seeking to slap the midfielder with a four-year ban. Whether given a two or four-year punishment, it is unlikely we will see Pogba in a Juventus shirt again.