Training in the morning, having lunch together, taking the bus to the stadium, a team line-up on social media. Anyone who followed Juventus’ communication channels today would be aware of no harm.
The reigning champion made it clear in every way that it wanted to play the game against Napoli. The reality, however, was that Juventus had known for a long time that Napoli had not traveled to Turin and therefore the match could not be played.
Napoli was denied permission to board the plane to Turin by the Naples health authorities. Certainly players Zielinksi and Elmas have been tested positive for the corona virus and a member of the staff is also infected.
The Italian professional league responded by saying that the match would continue and Juventus also assumed it. Juventus said in a statement earlier in the day that they would appear on the field, with or without an opponent.
At 8.45 pm, the time when the match was supposed to start, it was completely certain. There would be no playing. Napoli is now in danger of losing 3-0, but according to Italian media, the rules of the professional league can be revoked by local health authorities and governments. Napoli is likely to appeal against defeat.
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