Paul Pogba's best-case scenario? Juventus star to seek two-year ban in doping case as four-year punishment looms for ex-Man Utd man

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 Gazzetta dello Sport.

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.

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.

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.