Paul Pogba (30) has been waiting for almost a month. On September 11, while a touching interview with the Frenchman was published the same morning, the 2018 world champion received one of the worst news for the rest of his career. Testing positive for testosterone after a match against Udinese (in which he did not even play), Pogba could well not play again for many months.
Provisionally suspended immediately by his club, the midfielder requested a second opinion on September 14. A procedure postponed until October 5. In two days, the French international (91 caps, 11 goals) will therefore decide on his fate. And if the B sample confirms the suspicions of doping, Paul Pogba risks a long suspension.
Hojbjerg seduces Juve
For its part, Juventus stands ready to react if the bad news is confirmed. In today’s edition, the Gazzetta dello Sport tells us that the Bianconeri have indeed designated the Frenchman’s ideal successor. This is the Dane from Tottenham PIerre-Emile Hojbjerg. Aged 28, the Scandinavian has been playing for Spurs since 2020, but this season, he is a substitute (0 starts in 6 Premier League matches), behind the Sarr-Bissouma pair.
Under contract until 2025, Hojbjerg would be a more accessible element than Gunner Thomas Partey, also cited to replace Pogba a few weeks ago. In addition, the Dane has two advantages: his salary (around €6 million per year) would not be inaccessible and, unlike Partey, he will not play in the African Cup of Nations in 2024. To be continued.
