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'Is there really a serious risk for the players and staff?' - Sarri questions coronavirus protocols

Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri has questioned Serie A's decision to play all fixtures behind closed doors in order to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Italy has been severely affected by the outbreak, with over 7,000 confirmed cases and over 360 deaths recorded to date.

The northern region of the country has been hit hardest, and the Italian government has reacted by imposing stringent protocols which have caused major disruptions to the sporting calendar.

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A number of Serie A fixtures were postponed last week, including the Derby d'Italia between Juventus and Inter, but the game was eventually rescheduled for Sunday night.