Answering questions from Chelsea fans on how he manages his players remotely, Lampard said: “It’s tough in the current climate. We’ve been at home for a long time now, self-isolating and showing concern for everybody, but we are doing the right thing.

“This situation has been changing frequently. It is new ground. I let them know that I'm there for them all individually and collectively because these are tough times. Whether emotionally, mentally or physically; we have to be there for the players.

“It’s a difficult and strange time for everyone and no matter how much we all love football and all love Chelsea, sometimes other things have to come first. This is one of those situations and my message to the players throughout this has been to put your family first. Look after them and yourself, and keep the motivation that way.

“I have no concerns with the players losing motivation and I know they will be doing the basics right at home in terms of their fitness and looking after themselves in these times.”

An agent who has players in the Premier League, Championship and League One described how his players are having to cope without football.

“Lots of top players, through no fault of their own, have been used to living in a bubble,” he said. “They don’t usually have to think too much about normal life, but now they do.

“Their lives have revolved completely around football and being around each other. But they are away from all of that at the moment and they are having to worry about the things the rest of the country are worrying about. It is certainly a reality check.”