Juventus forward Paul Pogba has reportedly tested positive for testosterone after his team's first game of the season against Udinese.
Multiple media outlets in Italy report that the Frenchman could face a four-year ban from football if found guilty of using the banned substance.
That's if investigations by the National Anti-Doping Tribunal prove that the alleged doping was intentional, otherwise, the ban would be two years.
Pogba has found it difficult to settle at his former club since leaving Manchester United last year and his short stint has been riddled with injuries and fitness problems.
Pogba has made only 10 appearances since making a shift back to his youth club.
This season, the talismanic striker has played for just 32 minutes and wasn't featured in the Serie A opener against Udinese.
Sporting rules in general prohibit the use of banned substances and their use or attempted use is punishable by a ban or fine, or both.
His club Juventus was yet to issue a statement following the reports.
