Crystal Palace are understood to be confident Roy Hodgson will not be barred from managing the team on safety grounds should football be able to restart after the current coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
People over the age of 70, regardless of medical conditions, are advised by the Government to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures.
Former England manager Hodgson, who turns 73 in August, could therefore be unable to join up with Palace staff in the event of restrictions being lifted to such a degree that the Premier League is able to restart, albeit behind closed doors.