Premier League clubs have delayed their highly-anticipated return to training by a week as Project Restart hit another roadblock on Tuesday.
Provided the Government relaxes lockdown rules on Sunday, some clubs were due to return to their training grounds next Monday to commence small group training.
However, Sportsmail can reveal a number of teams have delayed their returns until May 18 at the earliest amid growing concerns over player welfare.
Some Premier League clubs have delayed their highly-anticipated return to training by a week
Provisional plans would see the Premier League recommence on June 12.