Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte confirmed that the nation will begin to relax its social distancing restrictions from May 4, after being one of the worst hit countries for the outbreak.
The new guidelines will allow Serie A clubs to start full training from mid-May ahead of a return to action, expected to be behind closed doors, from June.
The move is a welcome boost for Premier League and English football as a whole, with the UK currently going through a similar experience to what Italy had with the coronavirus crisis.
The Premier League, according to the Mirror, is already looking at plans to return to training in May.
“You have all shown strength, courage, sense of responsibility and community,” Conte said.
"Now the phase of living with the virus begins for everyone and we must be aware that during Phase Two, there is the risk we’ll see the curve climb in some areas of the country.
“It’ll be even more important to maintain social distancing, at least one metre.
"Even when seeing family, we must still maintain this precaution, because the scientists tell us that at least one out of four infections come via family members.
“If we do not respect social distancing, the curve will climb again, so will the number of deaths, and we will have irreversible damage to our economy.
"If you love this country, then respect social distancing.”
