Lazio’s Marco Parolo has accused the Italian government of discriminating against footballers after solo sports were allowed to resume earlier.
Italy will begin Phase Two of its coronavirus response on May 4, but whereas individual sports such as tennis and swimming can resume training on that date, football and the like must wait until at least the 18th of next month.
“Lazio have 5/6 pitches to train on and we can distance ourselves without being close,” Parolo told Lazio Style Radio.
Lazio’s Marco Parolo has accused the Italian government of discriminating against footballers after solo sports were allowed to resume earlier.
Italy will begin Phase Two of its coronavirus response on May 4, but whereas individual sports such as tennis and swimming can resume training on that date, football and the like must wait until at least the 18th of next month.
“Lazio have 5/6 pitches to train on and we can distance ourselves without being close,” Parolo told Lazio Style Radio.
“The protocols that are currently being examined concern the whole squad, but even individual training at your own facilities must be allowed.
“The new decree penalises us. Perhaps someone doesn’t want the season to resume.
“So people can go to the park while I can’t go running to Formello? All professional sportspeople must be treated in the same way.
“I’m the first person to cheer for Italian athletes in world competitions and I agree they must resume training, but so must footballers, at least with regards to training sessions.
“After that, we’re not the ones to decide on the season.”