Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has sounded a note of warning to his players to keep in mind the social distancing rule during the coming festivity.
The Englishman reminded his players not to be involved in any private parties during this period.
Lampard was quoted by Mirror: “I’d better read up on the tier system — there are certain factual things about tiers that a lot of us have doubts about.
“But I know the basics and the players should do by now and I will reiterate to them their responsibilities.
I think the Christmas party thing of yesteryear has mellowed now anyway.
“Responsibilities for players are big, as role models to the outside world, for their professional careers, to do the right thing particularly when they are playing so frequently over Christmas.
“They have to live differently to the rest of the public and focus. I will have those conversations.”
The former Derby County boss has admitted that Chelsea have missed out in bonding with six of their new signings this season including Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Kai Havertz and Edouard Mendy.
He added: “We have missed out a bit. “We have new signings this year, We have missed the opportunity to go out to dinner together more often and it’s been one of the tough parts of Covid.”
Lampard’s men who currently sits third on the log with 22 points from 11 games; one point adrift league leaders Tottenham before the turn of the new year, have crucial fixtures lined up for them.
