CHELSEA will step up advice to its stars on social distancing – after Kepa and Marcos Alonso breached protocol to allow fans to have photos with them.
The two Blues players could not turn down the supporters’ requests.
It follows serious breaches for Chelsea players during the coronavirus lockdown.
Callum Hudson-Odoi, who previously beat Covid-19, was arrested after an alleged 4am bust-up with a glamour model.
Two Chelsea coaches were also hauled in for contacting youth team players during the lockdown, again against the rules.
Mason Mount was spoken to after breaching rules to play football with his long-time friend, West Ham star Declan Rice.
This latest incident is slightly different as the players were essentially trying to do a good thing.
But Government guidelines warn people to stay two metres apart.
It is also a worry with Project Restart so close to getting off the ground.
Premier League chiefs are desperate to keep the Covid-19 positive figures down for footballers and club staff so the season can be completed.
The Evening Standard revealed Spanish goalkeeper Kepa and his compatriot, defender Alonso, posed for pics with young fans.
The duo were approached in London’s Hyde Park but images emerged which clearly showed the fans got too close to the players.
Blues players returned to their Cobham training complex this week ahead of the Prem restart.
Tests are being carried out twice a week to make sure the players do not carry the virus.
