Milan: Serie A clubs are preparing to reopen the doors of their training grounds in the coming days, including Sassuolo who are expected to return today.
A reported change of heart by the Italian government is set to see Italian footballers return to club facilities from Monday as part of a phased easing of coronavirus restrictions.
Team sports were not due to be cleared until May 18 but, with some regional assemblies taking the view that they should be granted similar rights as individual athletes, sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora sought a review.
Two leading newspaper quoted a communique, signed by interior minister Matteo Piantedosi, which allowed for high performance centres to begin operation again provided social distancing measures are observed.
Individual teams are likely to pursue their own arrangements now, steered by regional guidelines and their own preparedness to safely staff facilities.
Sassuolo and Roma had already confirmed they will start individual training sessions and medical assessments next week after their regions lifted restrictions.
The Italian top-flight looks likely to resume the 2019-20 campaign after all 20 clubs voted in favour of doing so whenever possible at an emergency meeting on Friday, though it is dependent on government approval.
While Belgium, Netherland and France have all cancelled the rest of the campaign, the leagues in Italy, England, Germany and Spain are exploring the possibility of returning soon.
