Genoa have confirmed their desire to complete the Serie A season but warned that ‘new rules cannot be imposed’ at this stage.
All 20 Serie A sides voted for a resumption yesterday and Genoa, in a statement on their official website, explained their stance in more detail, including their opposition to playoffs and playouts.
“The main objective is to overcome the health emergency,” it read.
Genoa have confirmed their desire to complete the Serie A season but warned that ‘new rules cannot be imposed’ at this stage.
All 20 Serie A sides voted for a resumption yesterday and Genoa, in a statement on their official website, explained their stance in more detail, including their opposition to playoffs and playouts.
“The main objective is to overcome the health emergency,” it read.
“As for the league campaign, the desire of everyone remains to complete the 2019-2020 season, if the government allows it, in full compliance with the rules for the protection of health and safety.
“On playoffs and playouts, new rules cannot be imposed other than the ones we knew from the start.
“They are not foreseen in any way. It is wrong in principle, as well as in practice: anyone would want to see their efforts on the pitch recognised in accordance with the rules known to everyone.
“This is the position publicly expressed by Genoa President Enrico Preziosi on March 12, a position that, even with regards to playoffs and playouts, remains unchanged.
“This is what the club would like to clarify after some