Four Chelsea players reportedly go into isolation after returning from holiday- Several Blues' players were placed on quarantine after returning from holiday to resume full training - Sheffield United, West Ham and Brighton also recently recorded positive COVID-19 tests within their squads - The league returns on September 12 and Lampard faces a real conundrum ahead of the new season - Identity of the affected players is yet to be made public A number of Chelsea players have gone into quarantine amid fears they have tested positive for COVID-19. At least four players will have to isolate for 14 days as per the British government guidelines after they jetted back from a brief holiday ahead of the new season. The Blues squad underwent the routine tests last week after they returned to full training and reports from England indicate several results came back positive. The identity of the players in question was yet to be made public. Read also Ronaldo Delima tops list of highest goalscorers at 21 for club and country (see where Messi and Ronaldo are) The whole incident might just be part of following government protocols, especially because the UK is particularly wary of countries which they consider COVID-19 hotspots. Regardless, several players are in isolation, a move that has sent manager Frank Lampard’s pre-season preparations into disarray. Other Premier League clubs including Sheffield United and Brighton and Hove Albion have also had players placed in quarantine after returning from holiday. So far, 14 cases have been confirmed across not less than 12 Premier League clubs. Football London further reported that the players in question were asymptomatic with some exhibiting mild symptoms. Chelsea players returned to training on Monday, August 24, after an extended holiday following their involvement in the FA Cup final and the Champions League. Players were permitted to go on holiday abroad ahead of a return to training for the 2020/2021 season. The Blues’ first league game is slated for September 14 where they take on Brighton and Hove Albion who also face challenges related to COVID-19 within the squad. Read also Coronavirus: Traders reveal hike in cost of food items as Easter beckons Amid the woes within the Chelsea camp, Lampard will be delighted with his side’s new addition after the arrival of Ben Chilwell from Leicester City. The 23-year-old who has been on the Blues' radar all through the season penned a five-year deal with the London club. Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Premier League side Chelsea announced the signing of 21-year-old French midfielder Malang Sarr to bolster their squad ahead of the 2020/21 English topflight. The Stamford Bridge landlords were able to secure the signature of Malang Sarr on a five-year deal following his departure at French side Nice. I don’t regret leaving Nigeria, a stadium might be named after me in Benin – Omotoyossi | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Several Blues' players were placed on quarantine after returning from holiday to resume full training - Sheffield United, West Ham and Brighton also recently recorded positive COVID-19 tests within their squads - The league returns on September 12 and Lampard faces a real conundrum ahead of the new season - Identity of the affected players is yet to be made public Legit.ng