The French midfielder is facing a potential long-term ban from football.
Massimiliano Allegri has sympathized with Paul Pogba over his situation after a positive doping test.
On Friday, counter-analysis tests confirmed the Frenchman had used a prohibited substance. The 30-year-old, who is already suspended by Juventus, will now have to prove his innocence to avoid a long-term ban from football.
According to Sky Sports, if found guilty, Pogba could be handed a ban of up to four years for violating anti-doping rules. DHEA is reportedly the substance found in both of the samples taken from Pogba.
Speaking to reporters after Juventus’ 2-0 win over Torino on Saturday, Allegri reacted to Pogba’s situation, saying: “On a human level, I am very close to him. I knew him since he was a young boy. It is a great pity for all of football to lose a player who was special.
“It is a difficult moment for him and we can only wish him the best.”
Since returning to Juve from Manchester United last year, Pogba has made only eight Serie A appearances. The Bianconeri now have the option to terminate the 30-year-old’s contract without having to pay a compensation fee.
Pogba is reportedly planning to request a hearing with an independent tribunal, hoping to avoid a long ban. However, such a lengthy process could still keep him out of action until the end of the season.
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