UEFA considering moving Juventus v Lyon

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Juventus v Lyon may not be played in Turin. AFP

UEFA are studying moving the Champions League last 16 second leg tie between Juventus and Lyon. The president of the French club is in favour of the match being played on neutral territory.

Football matches have been badly affected by the Coronavirus. Italy is one of the countries worst affected and Serie A games are constantly being postponed to prevent contamination. This could even affect the Champions League. 

'RMC Sport' are saying that UEFA are considering moving the Juventus v Lyon last 16 second leg out of Turin. An alternative venue would have to be found. 

In this case, where will it be played? The previusly mentioned source says that UEFA are thinking of moving the fixture to southern Italy where there are less problems. Another option is to play it in Turin behind closed doors. 

The Lyon president made clear in an interview with 'L'Equipe' that his club are in favour of playing the game at a neutral stadium. It just remains to be seen what UEFA and Juventus think about this. 

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