Serie A bosses said on Friday that doubts remain over when football can return to Italy as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic.

All sport in Italy is suspended until at least April 13 as a result of COVID-19, which has killed nearly 15 000 people in the country.

A meeting between top-flight Serie A and representatives of the Italian players’ union (AIC) took place by video conference on Friday to discuss a possible date for a return to action and potential player salary cuts.

No decision was reached on salary cuts while the league said competition would return when the country was ready.