The Italian government maintains that only minor changes to the FIGC medical protocol are needed before team training resumes on 18 May.
Ministers Vincenzo Spadafora and Roberto Speranza issued a joint statement this afternoon, the all-but-confirming Serie A clubs will resume the community work next Monday say Football Italia.
“The scientific committee has given its verdict, requested by the Government, on the medical protocol and confirmed the prudent approach taken so far by the ministers,” it read.
Although the changes are defined as ‘necessary,’ they are considered to be mere formalities.
Once implemented, the government will be able to formally give the green light.
The statement reads:
“The indications of the committee, which are to be considered stringent and binding, will be transmitted to the Federation for the required adjustments to the protocol so that teams can resume training in safety from May 18.”
