JUST because the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and more are suspended, it doesn’t mean its stars can down tools.
Football is one of the many sporting casualties of coronavirus.
Footballers like Arsenal star Sead Kolasinac are taking advantage of their home gyms during the coronavirus scareCredit: Instagram
And with the likes of Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi confirming they’ve tested positive for the illness, many footballers have had to work from home, too.
Luckily for them, they have state-of-the-art gyms to keep their fitness up while they’re away from the training ground.
SunSport has rounded up the best of those working (out) from home.
SEAD KOLASINAC
In fairness, Kolasinac doesn’t look like a man who misses ‘bicep day’.
The Arsenal tough guy, who famously thwarted attackers trying to carjack him and pal Mesut Ozil, showed off his home gym on Instagram – and it was fit for a superhero.
In fact, the left-back had a life-size Batman figure beside him as he worked his upper body.
Fans commented how “jacked” he looked, and few could argue (or would want to) with the Bosnian.
Hardman Kolasinac isn’t a man who would miss bicep dayCredit: Instagram
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE
Kolasinac’s team-mate Alexandre Lacazette is making the best of the dry weather by taking his workout outdoors.
And the French striker is all smiles as he sits on top of an exercise bike.
He captioned the snap: “Try to stay positive and healthy during this sad situation we are experiencing in the world right now. Hope you are all keeping well and making the most of StayAtHome 🤙🏾♣️9⃣.”
Alexandre Lacazette is taking his workout outdoorsCredit: Instagram
CALLUM HUDSON-ODOI
Last week, the Chelsea winger revealed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, which he says he has now fully recovered from.
And it certainly seemed that the speed demon wasn’t joking, seen on an exercise bike sweating it out just days ago.
“Stay home, but find a way to work,” he captioned a close-up selfie looking like he’d worked himself to the bone.
That’ll certainly keep his leg muscles in order for when he next plays.
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi revealed he caught the coronavirusCredit: Instagram
Now Hudson-Odoi is fighting fit and working out on an exercise bikeCredit: Instagram
SERGIO RAMOS
Can’t run outside?
Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos doesn’t care, because he’s got his own treadmill at home.
With Los Blancos on lockdown during the coronavirus outbreak, the defender is going for a cardio workout in his gym.
Ramos has even got his whole family, including pregnant missus Pilar Rubio, doing a spot of pilates to stay supple.
Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos is pushing himself on his home treadmillCredit: Instagram
ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI
The Bayern Munich hotshot is already used to living a healthy life outside of football as his nutritionist wife Anna has him on a strict diet and exercise plan.
And Lewandowski’s home gym is a cardio exercisers dream.
Not only does the Pole have a running machine, there’s a cross trainer too. It’s no wonder the super striker has bags of stamina.
And he can even do press-ups with daughter, Klara on top of him too.
Robert Lewandowski is getting a helping hand from daughter Klara with his press-upsCredit: Instagram
WILLIAN
Chelsea midfielder Willian is known for his trickery on the ball and silky skills.
So of course he’d be on his rooftop terrace, practising his close control by doing a spot of ball juggling and honing his touch.
The 31-year-old is out of contract in the summer, and the coronavirus isn’t letting him showcase his talents.
Clearly, Instagram is his best bet for now.
Chelsea’s Willian is showing off his ball juggling skills on his rooftop terraceCredit: Instagram
Willian is a free agent in the summer so Instagram is the best place for him to showcase his skills during the coronavirus crisisCredit: Instagram
DAVID LUIZ
Arsenal’s Brazilian defender is boxing clever.
David Luiz is keeping in shape by strapping on some gloves and striking a body-shaped punchbag, as he continues his fitness regime.
The former Chelsea star has also taken to stretching to keep his muscles loose during the break in season.
He shared a video captioned, “Let’s fight together.”
David Luiz is ready to take on the coronavirus with his boxing skillsCredit: Instagram
NEYMAR
The Gunners star’s international team-mate Neymar is also determined not to let the coronavirus keep him down.
The PSG forward shared an image on Instagram of him sitting next to some weights with his head stooped after some heavy-lifting.
In another image, a personal trainer can be seen putting the Brazilian ace through his paces with some stretches.
Neymar’s message is, “Keep going.”
Neymar’s message to us all is to ‘keep going’Credit: Instagram
SHKODRAN MUSTAFI
Just like London rival Hudson-Odoi, Arsenal defender Mustafi has got on his bike.
The German centre half is even having some fun with his workout, having some daddy/daughter time with baby Noemi.
And she cheekily seems to be feeding him some ice cream as he works out.
Who said it had to be so serious?
Arsenal star Mustafi is enjoying some family time with his workoutCredit: Instagram
NICOLAS OTAMENDI
Man City defender Otamendi certainly looks proud of his home gym and workout.
The Argentinian international was quick to flex his muscles on social media, showing off his ripped torso and tattoos in a bare-chested photo.
Behind him were weights, a rowing machine, an exercise bike and more.
After all, you don’t get so chiselled without putting it in.
Nicolas Otamendi flexes his muscles in his home gymCredit: Instagram
LUIS SUAREZ
Barcelona forward Suarez would be doing extra work at home regardless of coronavirus.
The Uruguayan is stepping up his recovery from a knee injury by getting some miles registered on a treadmill.
It’s a light jog for the ex-Liverpool star, but it’s ‘easy does it now’ as he aims to be back in action when/if the suspension is lifted.
And Suarez also took to Instagram to tell his fans the importance of self-isolation during this difficult time.
Luis Suarez steps up his recovery from a knee injury by getting some cardio inCredit: Instagram
LUCAS TORREIRA
Tenacious Arsenal star Torreira doesn’t appear ready for ball work.
The midfielder was happy to pose with his fractured ankle in a boot and a football in hand, as he too steps up his recovery from injury.
Next to him were a series of weights, because he can’t neglect his upper body.
However, surely he can’t use that cross-trainer with one leg?
It’s surely too soon for Lucas Torreira to be doing some ball work?Credit: Instagram
ANTONIO RUDIGER
Chelsea’s towering defender is also a cardio junkie.
While sat on an exercise bike, the German tells his 1.2m followers to: “Stay fit. Stay at home. Stay healthy.”
But that drew a laugh from team-mate, Kurt Zouma.
“What kind of nonsense is this 😂😂😂,” he responded to Rudiger’s Instagram post.
TAMMY ABRAHAM
Another West London hero, Tammy Abraham has himself one of those fancy Peloton bikes at his home.
And the Chelsea star is making full use of the interactive experience it offers by training with it while he and his team-mates are in quarantine.
It would’ve set the centre forward back at least £1,990 for the basic package.
But, it’ll sure seem worth it as he aims to stay fit.
Tammy Abraham has invested in a £2,000 Peloton bikeCredit: Instagram
You can take part in professional football training while self-isolating as LaLiga side Leganes live stream workout
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
