CHELSEA have opened Stamford Bridge to allow local players to train amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Blues outcast Marco van Ginkel was seen training alone at the stadium as the club have insisted on solo sessions only.
The Dutchman – who has made just four first team appearances since signing for the West Londoners in 2013 – posted footage of his individual workout on his Instagram.
He posted the clip alongside a caption that read: “Staying in as much as possible, but happy to live close to the stadium and do my training #staysafe #keepongoing #cfc.”
The majority of Blues players are working out at home in order to stay fit during lockdown.
But the Dutchman whose Blues career has been ravaged by injury utilised “top notch” Stamford Bridge to stay in shape.
He was most recently on loan with PSV Eindhoven in his homeland and explained his situation to PSV TV.
He said: “The boys who live nearby can train in the stadium. So this is ideal for me. You only have to train on your own, so it is a bit boring.
“But I also trained in a park and the field is a lot less there. It’s top-notch in Stamford Bridge.”
The Blues have been widely commended for their reaction to coronavirus and were particularly praised for offering NHS staff free accommodation at the Millenium Hotel at Stamford Bridge during the fight against the pandemic.
Chairman Bruce Buck contacted the NHS to strike up the deal, with owner Abramovich generously covering all costs.
That is in spite of reports the Russian has seen his net worth plummet by £2.4BILLION over coronavirus.
View this post on InstagramStaying in as much as possible, but happy to live close to the stadium and do my training #staysafe #keepongoing #cfc
