Robert Lewandowski and other Bayern Munich players resume training under strict rules - in pics

Bundesliga teams allow players to train in small groups while maintaining safe distance

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the club's first training session back on April 6 after the coronavirus lockdown. Getty

Bayern manager Hansi Flick, left, and Thomas Mueller during a training session as the team returned to training for the first time since the Bundesliga campaign was halted by the coronavirus pandemic. EPA

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during training on Monday. Getty

Manuel Neuer at the Saebener Strasse training ground in Munich. Getty

Manuel Neuer, left, and Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick. EPA

Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry during training at the Saebener Strasse training ground. Getty

Robert Lewandowski passes the ball to Kingsley Coman during a training session at Saebener Strasse training ground. Getty

Manuel Neuer at Saebener Strasse training ground in Munich. Getty

Joshua Kimmich trains in Munich on Monday. Getty

Manager Hansi Flick at the Saebener Strasse training ground. Getty

Thomas Mueller with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during a training session on Monday. Getty

Bundesliga players returned to training on Monday, with team members split in small groups or pairs and kept at a safe distance amid strict measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

German football has been suspended for almost a month and the German Football League (DFL) has said the ban will remain in place for the top divisions at least until April 30.

Clubs, however, were given the all clear from their state authorities and the DFL to resume training this week, with champions Bayern Munich deciding to train players in small groups to minimise the risk of infection.

"Obviously all health guidelines are being adhered to," the club said.

"The training is closed to the public. FC Bayern are asking fans to continue following guidelines and please do not come to the team's training centre."

Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer and now long-term manager Hansi Flick were at the training session.

The Bavarians trained in groups of five but without any contact, just like Borussia Monchengladbach, VfL Wolfsburg and others.

Bottom club Paderborn also trained in small groups with coach Steffen Baumgart saying it was important for the players to be back on the pitch.

"It is important that players get the ball on their feet again," Baumgart said. "That is why we have created the training sessions in such a way that ball activities are the focus."

Weight and fitness sessions will be done individually, he said.