Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, one of the highest-profile players to be infected with the coronavirus, has started training again after recovering from the illness, which he said left him struggling for breath.

Dybala is one of three players at Juventus who tested positive for the virus alongside defender Daniele Rugani and midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

“I’ve had strong symptoms, but I’m much better today,” Dybala, 26, told the Juventus TV channel. “Now, I can move and walk and try to work out. My fiancée Oriana (Sabatini) has also overcome the symptoms. A few days ago, when I tried to do those things, I was struggling for breath. My muscles ached.”

Football around the world has been brought to a standstill by the pandemic and Serie A has been suspended since March 9. In the Premier League, West Ham are the latest club to be hit by the pandemic, as eight of their players are in self-isolation after showing mild symptoms.

The club’s vice-chairwoman, Karren Brady, told The Sun on Saturday: “They are all showing mild symptoms and, along with their families, seem to be well.”