Southampton manager Ralph Hassenhüttl has spoken about how indiscipline from some players has forced clubs to change their Coronavirus restrictions.
Like the rest of the UK, football has been hit lockdown restrictions as the country attempts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
The sport has found itself under ever-increasing rules, though, with the sporting authorities desperate to ensure there are no outbreaks at any club so that football can continue.
This has seen players forced to form sporting bubbles at their clubs, with contact outside of these bubbles limited by clubs to ensure no new infections.
There have already been numerous examples of this being broken, both in the Premier League and Europe, with several players fined for hosting parties over the Christmas period the most egregious example.
The latest case was Newcastle United striker Joelinton, who is facing disciplinary action after he shared a picture of him getting a haircut despite barber shops being closed across the UK.
It seems the Magpies aren’t the only ones who’ve had to deal with such breaches, though, with Hassenhüttl suggesting there’s also been issues at Southampton.
“Currently this actually affects all areas where the players could get close,” the Southampton boss told BILD.
“The boys are only allowed to use the canteen about the day before the game and on the day of the match in order to minimise contact within the group.
“We are also not allowed to use the cold chamber, cold pool, pool and whirlpool. That is very difficult, especially at this intense time when we have a lot of games.
“When we travel, the regulations have become even tougher. Only players and a few coaches fly to the away game. The rest of the support staff take three separate buses to keep the distance rules.
“That is a tremendous effort, which is supposed to reduce the risk of infection. The rules have been tightened again due to the mutation.
“So far we’ve actually had everything under control at the club. But a few indiscipline from players outside the football bubble meant that it had to be readjusted again.
“It’s a shame, but there is no other way. We have to do certain things so that it can continue.”
