ROME (Italy): The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) president Giovanni Malago said on Thursday that the Serie A season may restart next month following its coronavirus-enforced suspension.
“From one to 100, what do I think the chances are Serie A starts on June 13? I’d say 99 percent,” Malago told public broadcaster RAI.
“Everything is ready for a restart, to put the system in a position to begin again. However if you asked me what the chances are of the season finishing once it’s begun, I’d need a crystal ball.”
On Wednesday Serie A clubs announced they wanted to return to competition on June 13, over three months since the season was halted, if they get the all-clear from the Italian government.
The Italian government said on Monday that the Serie A clubs can return to team training from May 18 if they follow medical protocols.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) met with the government’s technical scientific committee (CTS) last week to discuss details for a return to group training as the country emerges from a two-month coronavirus lockdown.
Italy’s sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora and health minister Roberto Speranza said in a joint statement that the CTS had largely accepted the FIGC protocol for a resumption of group sessions.
“The opinion requested by the government from the Technical Scientific Committee confirms the line of prudence,” the ministers’ statement said.
