In full preparation for the matches against the Netherlands counting for the Euro qualifiers (September 13) and against Scotland in a friendly (September 17), Didier Deschamps spoke of the very complicated situation of Paul Pogba. The 30-year-old midfielder tested positive for testosterone and faces up to four years of suspension. The 2018 world champion may have said goodbye to the Blues with this unfortunate affair.
“I cannot have a categorical or radical position. I don’t know what his future will hold. Obviously, it’s going to take time even if he hasn’t been with us for a while. It’s in parentheses. I hope for him that he will find a smile again, full possession of his means and that he will return to the field but that will certainly take some time,” explained Didier Deschamps about the man who was one of the pillars of his team in the past.
“Allegri (the Juventus coach) is especially very sad for Paul, as I am too, a lot of things have fallen on his head lately,” Deschamps says towards his former player. He finds himself in a complicated situation. He will defend himself. He will need to defend himself, it will be part of a long procedure. She started with the expertise of the sample. I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but it’s sad for him what’s happening to him. »
The 2018 world champion, who has not spoken publicly since the announcement of the second opinion, has one week to prepare his defense. He risks a four-year suspension, which could be reduced by half if he manages to prove the unintentionality of his action. According to different Italian sources, his contract with Juventus could be terminated. The nightmare continues for Paul Pogba.