Paul Pogba to face Italy's anti-doping tribunal on January 18

Paul Pogba was tested positive for testosterone

If Pogba proves that he wasn’t using dope on purpose, his desired penalty might be lowered in half. If he can show that the drug was obtained out of competition, Pogba’s suspension could be reduced to just a few months.

Following a positive androgen test earlier this year, Paul Pogba will appear before Italy’s anti-doping court on January 18, according to reports released by the Italian press on Tuesday.

After the proceedings at the NADO tribunal in Rome, the midfield player for Juventus and former Manchester United could be facing a lengthy suspension.

Inquiries for verification of the court date received no response from the tribunal or Pogba’s counsel.

Following his temporary ban in September, Paul Pogba was recommended for a four-year penalty by anti-doping authorities this past week.

If Paul Pogba can show that he did not do drugs on purpose, his desired ban might be cut in half. On the other hand, if he can show that the banned drug was taken out of competition and had no effect on the way he performed, his suspension could be reduced to a few months.

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Last month, his attorneys claimed that the hormone originated from a dietary supplement that was recommended by a US doctor he saw.

Following the 30-year-old French player proved guilty of “testosterone not of endogenous origin” concerning a sample he provided following Juve’s away game at Udinese in August, the TNA punished him in September.

The midfield player appeared to be emerging from a trying time in both his personal and professional life when the shocking news broke.

After joining Juventus from Manchester United this past season, he struggled with injuries and was additionally the target of a suspected blackmail plot involving his brother Mathias.

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