COVID-19: Arsenal returns to training ground

Arsenal’s players are ready to return to their training ground from next week, AFP reports.

However, the club explained that they would still have to maintain British Government laid down rules to fight the spread of the coronavirus disease.

The Premier League side’s players will have access to training pitches but on a strict rotational basis that will see them obey social distancing rules.

“Players will be permitted access to our London Colney training grounds next week,” said a club spokesperson.

“Access will be limited, carefully managed and social distancing will be maintained at all times.

“All Colney buildings remain closed. Players will travel alone, do their individual workout and return home.”

This week, Arsenal emerge the first Premier League club to agree a coronavirus pay cut with their players as manager Mikel Arteta and his stars reduced their wages by 12.5 percent.

There are reports that Arsenal, whose yearly wage bill is around £230 million ($286 million), will give players their money back in the event that they bridge an eight-point gap and qualify for the Champions League when football resumes.

Presently, football is suspended till further notice in England, with the UK under lockdown.