Everton hope that their players being part of group chats will help protect their mental health during isolationEverton have divided their squad into small groups who train together using video technology in an attempt to protect their players’ mental health. Merseyside neighbours Liverpool are also using the apps — such as Zoom and Skype — to oversee group sessions while the players observe government guidelines by staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown. Individualised seven-day training programmes are being supplied by Everton to their squad at the start of each week, with a view to incorporating variety and competition into their daily routines. One of the overall aims is ensuring they do not become mentally isolated after the club’s Finch Farm training ground was shut down a fortnight ago. The players are asked to record details of their daily sessions and provide

Source: The Times March 31, 2020 16:07 UTC