JOSE MOURINHO will start training his Tottenham squad by VIDEO-LINK from tomorrow.
The Spurs boss and his coaching staff will put their stars through their paces while they will all be at their homes due to the coronavirus crisis.
Jose Mourinho will start training his Tottenham squad by VIDEO-LINK amid the coronavirus crisisCredit: PA:Press Association
With the entire country almost on lockdown, the Special One has turned to technology to train his squad after the closure of the club’s training ground in the wake of the outbreak.
Despite the Government guidelines on social distancing and essential travel only, the players will be able to enjoy group practise sessions from the comfort of their own homes and gardens.
Mourinho and his coaches have remained in regular contact with his squad to check on their progress.
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Every player has also been assigned a contact from their medical and sports science teams to help oversee their home exercise programmes and ensure they are having no issues.
As well as the live training sessions, Tottenham’s injured players are also having video sessions with physios.
Midfielder Harry Winks said: “The coaching and fitness staff drop us messages and stay in touch in case I have any questions. We also have instructions from the nutrition team on our food and a programme on that.
“We’ve just got to watch what we eat. I’m cooking as well – soups, a lot of salad, eggs, and a little bit of pasta.
“We’ve all been told that we can go out for one piece of exercise a day, so I’ve been walking around where I live and other than that, staying home, relaxing and at the same time, staying fit.
“I’ve got a ball here as well so I’m out in the garden having a kickaround!
“It’s a bit strange for all of us, but I’ve got my head around it.
“In terms of fitness, I’m fine, I’m mainly using the gym at my house, I’ve gym equipment here, a bike, a treadmill. The club have also given me a squat machine to use to stay strong.
“We’ve all been given a schedule, but it’s flexible, we can do it in our own time. So, for instance, I might have a lay in one day, but
then I’ll work later. The important thing is to get it done.”
All football in the UK has been suspended until April 30.
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Winks added: “I already miss being out there on the pitch and playing in front of the fans, but that’s the way it is.
“We’ve got to get on with it and in all honesty, we’ve all got bigger things to worry about at the moment.
“It’s a bit boring not being able to go into training and meet the boys but as I said, there are bigger things at stake here.
“Everyone needs to stay at home and stay safe.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
