The Italy international midfielder recognised the severity of the situation early on after seeing events unfold in his home country
Marco Verratti says he misses the daily routine of training with his friends and team-mates at Paris Saint-Germain, but he understands the importance of staying at home.
With his home country ahead of France in its coronavirus timeline, the Italy international says he was taking precautions early on – and was trying to self-isolate even before PSG played Borussia Dortmund on March 11.
Verratti is taking the opportunity of the extra time afforded to him to spend time with his family, and finding a more varied workout routine to keep himself in top condition.