Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after testing optimistic for a banned substance in Italy, the nation's anti-doping company has stated.

The 30-year-old, who performs for Juventus, was examined after his staff's victory at Udinese on 20 August.

The check detected testosterone, a hormone that will increase athletes' endurance.

The anti-doping company stated the French participant was suspended provisionally with quick impact.

Pending a trial and testing of a backup "B" pattern, he dangers a suspension of as much as 4 years.

Pogba has handled a number of accidents since rejoining Juventus from Manchester United somewhat greater than a yr in the past.

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He was dominated out of France's run to the World Cup remaining final yr as a consequence of a knee damage.

There has additionally been an ongoing police investigation in France into allegations Pogba was focused by extortionists - together with his older brother, Mathias, who has denied any wrongdoing.

Juventus launched a press release acknowledging the failed check and added: "The club reserves the right to consider the next procedural steps."

Pogba has made eight Serie A appearances for the membership thus far.