Premier League stars are suffering “anxiety” over football's coronavirus shut-down – as the extent of the battle to keep players in peak condition was revealed.
Top flight clubs all have doctors who are now taking centre stage in managing the health – physical and mental - of players at peak fitness and not knowing when they'll be in action again.
With players training alone from their homes, clubs have stepped up support for players who are away from the rigid structure of their usual lives surrounded by team-mates and coaches.
Despite being heroes and able to play in front of millions, they are experiencing worries just like the general population. Many clubs are now building a “culture of support” around mental health, psychology and