Two Chelsea players break lockdown rules again

Two Chelsea players have managed to break lockdown rules yet again this year, this time due to having a night out in London.

Callum Hudson-Odoi allegedly breached strict coronavirus guidelines along with teammate Fikayo Tomori as they mixed with others not from their household, according to reports.

The 20-year-old winger has previously “flouted” lockdown restrictions in May after sneaking a model that he had met online into his apartment.

Hudson-Odoi, who tested positive for Covid-19 in March, allegedly broke the rules for the second time as he ate out with friends including 22-year-old Tomori at a restaurant in Mayfair, The Daily Star reports.

It is alleged that they breached coronavirus guidelines for the gathering in October – a week before England was plunged into a four-week national shutdown.

However, at the time, London had been placed under tier two coronavirus restrictions which meant that people were not allowed to mix with other households indoors.

Hudson-Odoi can be seen filming Tomori dancing in his seat during the night out, according to reports.

A source close to the player told the Daily Star: “The club will no doubt be furious.

“This is really not on, especially given that Callum has had coronavirus himself so he should be taking the rules more seriously.

“The rest of the country was doing their bit and meeting friends and family that they don’t live with outside. It’s infuriating they think they’re above the law.”

Hudson-Odoi and Tomori are then joined by another person inside the venue.

Hudson-Odoi, recording the footage, sings after zooming in on Tomori, who dances in his seat as loud music plays in the background.

The clip had tagged Tomori tagged in the post, which was captioned “my guy”.

He then laughs at his teammate and asks him for his PIN number as a waiter stands by expecting them to pay the bill.

A Chelsea source told The Daily Star that the club had “spoken” to the players about their off-field behaviour.

The pair have told the Premier League club that they misunderstood London’s Tier 2 lockdown rules, thinking that their elite sport bubble at Chelsea meant they were exempt.

Premier League players are tested weekly for the coronavirus and Tomori and Hudson-Odoi would have spent all day at work together under the exemptions for elite sporting bubbles. 

However, at that stage you could only meet with your own household indoors, not your work bubble.

The players are not expected to face disciplinary action but are likely to be warned yet again to ensure they are clear on rules, especially with the new lockdown being more strict.

Fans reacted after seeing the two Chelsea players managing to break lockdown rules for a second time this year.

Oh, that’s ok then. Killer viruses ignore birthdays ? ?

— DG (@DanielG13585286) November 7, 2020

These english boys never listen??‍♂️

— Roger? (@nimo_roger) November 7, 2020

Disappointing to hear ?

— Harry Saratov (@HKSaratov) November 7, 2020

Someone tell this guy he’s no longer a teenager

— viktoh? (@Viktoh_Smyle) November 7, 2020

Again????? Wtf is wrong with this guy

— Oluwatobi (@neenoe_) November 7, 2020

Hodson-Odoi just wants to be in Lampard bad book I guess. Why not obey simple instruction? And Tomori, hmmm.

— Red Rose? Chelsea First Lady ? (@Roseangel009) November 8, 2020

The kids a numpty. Typical spoilt little brat footballer with an attitude who thinks the rules don’t apply to him. Doesn’t realise the opportunity he has. Chelsea need to get rid.

— M-H (@Mus__Hassan) November 8, 2020

A few months back, an England trio were video recorded, choosing to flout coronavirus rules 36 hours before their Three Lions international duty.

Premier League stars Ben Chilwell, Tammy Abraham and Jadon Sancho were seen in the footage attending a packed birthday do ahead of a squad meet-up.

The three footballers were in a gathering of about 20 friends and family, which went against the strict Covid-19 laws.

One partygoer said: “It was a great party. We wanted to do something nice for his birthday. But maybe we didn’t think it through.”

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