Rosenior is back to basics with Chelsea players. Literally. Reminding them to wash their hands
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 16.01.26. | 18:06
No, we're not joking, although it does sound surreal at first glimpse
Of course, it's not our intention to say that Chelsea players are a bunch of toddlers, but it would be a sin to ignore such news.
And it's not fake - on the contrary, very own Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior, revealed it to the press, in his own words.
The recently appointed Blues' boss explained that he held a meeting with his players on Thursday as part of the club's attempts to contain a virus outbreak in the camp.
It has already affected the squad heavily, as both striker Liam Delap and winger Jamie Gittens missed the League Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal on Wednesday night due to illness.
Therefore, they were ordered to stay away from the training ground, while, according to The Athletic, several staff members have also faced the same issue and did not come in for work on Thursday.
When asked if Delap will be able to return for the Premier League game against Brentford on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, Rosenior said:
"No, he's still at home at the moment, recovering. As is Jamie Gittens. Our club doctors are doing everything they can to contain what looks to be a virus because some members of our staff have come down with it as well," said Rosenior before adding (the bizarre part): "We had a meeting today with the players about washing your hands, the basics, which is really important and hopefully we can contain it. We have a busy period, so we need everyone ready to go and fit and healthy."
PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 22
Saturday
15.30: (3.55) Man.Utd. (4.00) Man.City (2.00)
18.00: (1.75) Chelsea (4.00) Brentford (4.80)
18.00: (2.25) Leeds (3.45) Fulham (3.45)
18.00: (1.23) Liverpool (6.75) Burnley (15.0)
18.00: (2.70) Sunderland (3.20) Crystal Palace (2.85)
18.00: (1.75) Tottenham (3.90) West Ham (5.00)
20.30: (6.00) Nott.Forest (4.25) Arsenal (1.55)
Sunday
17.00: (4.80) Wolverhampton (4.00) Newcastle (1.75)
19.30: (1.70) Aston Villa (4.00) Everton (5.30)
Monday
23.00: (1.90) Brighton (3.80) Bournemouth (4.20)
***odds are subject to change***
