Lampard wary of pushing Chelsea players too hard during virus lay-off
The HinduChelsea manager Frank Lampard believes it is unrealistic to “push and push” players to maintain their fitness levels during the coronavirus pandemic with no concrete timetable as to when football will return. “It is very difficult at the moment because we have got nothing concrete in front of us,” Lampard said in a FaceTime interview with Chelsea’s official club app. What does it look like?’ “The last thing I want to do at this moment when the players are in this position when we don’t know when the games are going to be is to try and push and push and push for no reason.” READ: Chelsea staff were forced to self-isolate two weeks ago after Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for the virus. “I’ve just let them know that I am there for them individually because these are tough times whether it’s emotionally, physically, everything,” added Lampard.