Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has yesterday 26th April announced that players can resume individual training on the 4th of May and professional sports teams should wait till the 18th of the same month before commencing group trainings.
The Serie A has been suspended due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus since the end of matchday 26 with some matches of the gameweek postponed. The last fixture played in the league was Sassuolo’s 3-0 win over Brescia on the 9th of March.
Giuseppe Conte said: “You have all shown strength, courage, sense of responsibility and community.
“Now the phase of living with the virus begins for everyone and we must be aware that during Phase Two, there is the risk we’ll see the curve climb in some areas of the country.
“It’ll be even more important to maintain social distancing, at least one metre”. He added.
Juventus top the league standings, one point ahead of second place Lazio with 12 matches to spare. Inter Milan and Atalanta complete the top four while AS Roma are not far behind. Meanwhile Brescia, SPAL and Lecce occupied the relegation places.
Written by: AFOLABI KEHINDE HASSAN
