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The unprecedented situation created by the coronavirus crisis unfolds unusual scenarios in the world of sports. Like the other disciplines, European basketball remains in a state of forced paralysis. And without a specific return date. The clubs don't know what to expect. With the Lega stopped for weeks, the Italian Virtus has made a controversial determination: it will return to training.

Bologna is just over 200 kilometers from Lombardy , the epicenter of the pandemic in Italy. But Shasha Djordjevic does not want to wait any longer. "We return to work again after this break. We continue to give our boys everything we can to help them do their job and regain their full strength and conditioning," said the Serb on Sky Sports.

"We did not give up. A company will come to disinfect the training facilities so that we can continue. We hope the season continues. I hope to see you all soon and play good basketball again." Some peculiar training, yes, for the members of the Virtus, which is also playing the Eurocup detainee. As reported by 'Sportando', a single club employee will open the doors of the facilities, the PalaDozza. And it will not allow more than two players to be training at the same time: one must be on the court and the other in the gym.

In addition to the disinfection of the pavilion, all the material used must be thoroughly cleaned after being used and the players will have a list of trusted restaurants for home delivery of food. No joint work sessions are scheduled until April 3.

The legendary transalpine club's squad includes renowned players such as Milos Teodosic or ex-CBA players like Stefan Markovic.

Other clubs have taken quite different measures. Armani Milan, for example, chose to have their foreign players return to their home countries if they so choose. This is the case of Sergio Rodríguez . A measure similar to that adopted by other Euroleague teams such as Zalgiris, Olympiacos, ASVEL or Maccabi.

In Spain, where the ACB is currently suspended until April 24 , at the moment no club has taken any action regarding the return to training.

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