Atalanta star gives update on state of Bergamo in lockdown due to coronavirus

Marten De Roon has revealed the latest in Bergamo amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Dutch midfielder and his Atalanta teammates have been in quarantine since their Champions League match against Valencia - who now have first team players with COVID-19.

He said: "So I want to give a little update from my side, since I’m getting a lot of questions. With the team we’re now in quarantine which means we can’t go outside anymore. Three players of Valencia tested positive for COVID-19, and because we played our game against them (and won that’s why we’re in the final 8 of the UCL, I know... not the right time) we’re now in quarantine. I never thought I’d have to deal with a situation like this.

"After the game against Valencia we were happy for an hour before going back the situation in Bergamo. ‘Cause it’s really bad. The streets are completely empty. All you hear is the sound of ambulances and the church bells, that ring for the people who sadly passed away.

"Better days are coming, Italy is strong, but I want to wish everyone strength these coming weeks."

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