Arsenal players will return to training next week but squad must work alone and adhere to social distancing measures

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Arsenal players will return to training next week but squad must work alone and adhere to social distancing measures

Arsenal players are primed to return to their London Colney training base for light work next week – but social distancing measures will remain in place.

The Gunners squad will have access to training pitches on a strict rotational basis, with no group sessions allowed as per current government guidelines concerning the coronavirus pandemic.

All buildings at the complex will remain closed, with individual workouts only allowed to take place on the outdoor pitches.

The latest news comes after a week in which several first-team stars – David Luiz, Granit Xhaka, Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette – were spotted flouting rules to remain at home.

A photograph of Nicolas Pepe shared on WhatsApp showed him playing football with a group of people, while Luiz and Xhaka had a kickabout between themselves.

Lacazette was also pictures breaching the government imposed guidelines as he had his car cleaned, with a valeter clearly shown in his driveway.