Coronavirus: Callum Hudson-Odoi trains while in self-isolation
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard spoke of his relief upon hearing winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is recovering well from coronavirus. The teenage forward tested positive for Covid-19 last Friday, before the club was placed on lockdown.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard gave an update on Callum Hudson-Odoi (Image: GETTY)
The teenager was filmed working out at home and telling fans he was feeling good about a return.
Chelsea's training facility at Cobham has undergone a deep clean and all members of staff - including players - were instructed to stay away.
Hudson-Odoi's team-mates Tammy Abraham, Matteo Kovacic and Antonio Rudiger have all been active on social media showing fans updates of their work at home.
Every member of the first-team squad was reportedly given an individual training regime to work on at home while they are barred from Cobham.
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In a statement on the club's official website, Lampard gave an update on Hudson-Odoi's condition and urged fans to take care and follow government guidelines.
"I’m happy to say that in Callum’s case, he has made great progress and almost feels his usual self, which is obviously the news we all want to hear," Lampard told the club's website.
"I am of course aware that not everyone can or will recover from this virus, so I urge all of the football and sporting community to continue to act responsibly and look out for the health of others," he added.
"I want to make it clear that I am no medical expert when it comes to challenging times such as these but please do take the time to call older relatives and vulnerable people who might be alone, or offer to drop round shopping if they can’t get out. Let’s make sure we all take care of each other.
Callum Hudson-Odoi is nearly back to feeling his best (Image: GETTY)
"Social distancing can leave us feeling isolated, however we can continue to support each other even if that means doing it remotely.
"Of course we still don’t know when competitive football will restart, but it isn’t worth worrying about that too much at the moment.
"We all miss football, but right now it’s about acting responsibly and in the best interests of society.
"I am sure I wasn’t the only one who found myself in a strange place with no sport this weekend, but ultimately none of that matters when we consider the bigger picture."