The biggest sticking point for the resumption of Serie A is what to do if a player tests positive for COVID-19, as Italy and Germany have very different plans.
As the pandemic is beginning to ease in Europe following six weeks of lockdown measures, the focus is turning to how football matches can return.
Italy and Germany’s football federations presented very similar protocols when it comes to the nightmare scenario of a player testing positive, but they didn’t receive the same reaction.
The biggest sticking point for the resumption of Serie A is what to do if a player tests positive for COVID-19, as Italy and Germany have very different plans.
As the pandemic is beginning to ease in Europe following six weeks of lockdown measures, the focus is turning to how football matches can return.
Italy and Germany’s football federations presented very similar protocols when it comes to the nightmare scenario of a player testing positive, but they didn’t receive the same reaction.
Both their protocols suggest if one player has coronavirus, he will be isolated and extra testing done on anyone who came into contact with him.
He will be the only player to go into a two-week quarantine period, though, as the rest of the games continue regardless.
However, the Italian Government’s scientific committee considers this insufficient and wants a two-week quarantine period for all those who came into contact with the positive player.
That would mean all his teammates, staff and the most recent opponents.
It’d effectively shut down the season for two weeks, which would leave no more time for a conclusion.
Meanwhile, Ligue 1 is expected to give its verdict today on how to proceed, with reports the Government won’t allow matches even behind closed doors until June.