Deschamps: ‘Another setback for Pogba – I can’t think he took drugs knowingly’

The news that Mr Paul Pogba tested positive for testosterone in doping control to which she was subjected after her confrontation Juventus with Udinese has alarmed the football community, as at a time when he wanted to put his constant injury problems behind him, a case is coming to light that could leave him out of the game for a long time.

After her friendly of France with Germany the technician of the “tricolor”, Didier Deschampswas asked about the case of the 30-year-old midfielder, answering that he does not know all the facts, adding that he cannot imagine that Pogba took substances knowingly.

“I don’t know all the facts. It’s still an ongoing situation, but there are so many bad things going on with Paul right now. It’s hard. Knowing him and everything he has going on in his head, I can’t imagine he knowingly took performance enhancing substances.

I still remember some conversations I had with him about the vaccine and the coronavirus. Nevertheless, the essence was detected and exists, unless there is a second opinion. But knowing why and how, I don’t think he does unfortunately. It’s hard for him, I’ve always supported him. It’s another setback for him“, were, characteristically, his words Deshan for Paul Pogba.

Regarding his non-participation Kylian Mbappethe federal technician reported: “Kilian had a strain in his patellar tendon and was unable to participate in the race. It’s nothing serious, it was done for precautionary reasons».

As reported, the French star was injured during training, the previous match with the “punchers”.

Of course, his situation causes concern to its leaders Paris Saint Germainas next Friday (15/9) welcomes the Nis for its 5th matchday Ligue 1while there are only six days left (Tuesday 19/9) for the first match with the Dortmund in his groups Champions League.