Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has told his players to forget about any Christmas parties.
Lampard admits his new-look squad have suffered from a lack of bonding but is adamant there can be NO players' nights out due to the UK goverment's lockdown mandates.
Chelsea are not having an official party and Lamps will tell players to resist the temptation to go out alone.
He said: “I'd better read up on the tier system — there are certain factual things about tiers that a lot of us have doubts about.
“But I know the basics and the players should do by now and I will reiterate to them their responsibilities.
“I think the Christmas party thing of yesteryear has mellowed now anyway.
“Players are so well followed on social media that some of the parties I might have been involved in are a thing of the past.
“Responsibilities for players are big, as role models to the outside world, for their professional careers, to do the right thing particularly when they are playing so frequently over Christmas.
“They have to live differently to the rest of the public and focus. I will have those conversations."
Lampard has brought six new players into his senior squad but misses the out-of-hours gatherings that can improve team spirit.
He said: “We have missed out a bit. We have new signings this year, a new fresh squad in a way.
“We have missed the opportunity to go out to dinner together more often and it's been one of the tough parts of Covid."
