Paul Pogba ‘FAILS a drugs test, testing positive for testosterone after Juventus’ first game of the season’ with the former Manchester United star ‘facing a ban of up to FOUR YEARS if found guilty’

Paul Pogba reportedly tested positive or testosterone after Juventus’ first game of the season against Udinese.

The Frenchman has endured a difficult return to the Italian club – who he rejoined from Manchester United last year – amid a battle with injuries and fitness.

Pogba has played just 32 minutes of action this season and was not involved in the opening Serie A clash against Udinese.

Pogba’s return to Juventus has been blighted by fitness and injury woes since he re-joined from Manchester United

The reports from Italy claim Pogba may have violated articles 2.1 and 2.2 of Serie A’s regulations – which are ‘the presence of a prohibited substance’ and ‘the use or attempted use of a prohibited substance’.

Testosterone is a hormone which can provide increased muscle size and strength, including faster recovery from physical exertion. There are a number of drugs and medications that contain testosterone and it can also be found in the form of injections and gels.