Today’s positive update on Hudson-Odoi’s condition is the first for a week. Last Tuesday it was his manager Frank Lampard who reported that his player had made great progress and was by then close to feeling his usual self.



Following the deep-cleaning procedure at Cobham, the building has reopened for anyone working there who is not self-isolating.



Toni Rudiger told this website on Friday: ‘Everything is alright. We are still self-isolating, which means staying at home, so that’s what I’m doing.



‘This is something new for everyone and it’s a little bit scary. I am a very family person but I cannot even see them at the moment. It’s not possible to fly because you don’t know if you will catch something and bring it home.’



Captain Cesar Azpilicueta explained via FaceTime this weekend how he is keeping fit and gave a message to Chelsea fans.

