Bayern Munich return to training behind closed doors following coronavirus lockdown in Germany

German Football League told all clubs not to return to training until Sunday, with Bayern set to welcome players back in groups with no fans present in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus

Bayern Munich will report back for training on Monday after Germany's coronavirus lockdown (Getty)

Bayern Munich players will return to training on Monday for the first time since the Bundesliga campaign was suspended.

The German top flight has been on hold since 13 March due to the coronavirus pandemic that has caused havoc with the sporting calendar.

The German Football League recommended clubs should not train until Sunday, 5 April and Bundesliga leaders Bayern will welcome back players in small groups from Monday.

A club statement read: “The FC Bayern Munich first team will return to training in small groups from Monday, 6 April.

“This will be done in coordination with government policy and the relevant authorities. It goes without saying that all hygiene regulations will be strictly observed.

“Training will take place with no members of the public present. In order to further slow the spread of the coronavirus, FC Bayern asks fans to continue to follow the instructions of the authorities and therefore please do not come to the FC Bayern training ground.”

There have been more than 100,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Germany, although their official death rate of little more than 1,500 is vastly lower than other European nations when case-to-death ratios are compared, with German’s healthcare system and swift response to the virus being credited for the reason behind it.

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