Premier League clubs will formally be told today that members of their squads do not intend to return on Monday.
Sportsmail understands players have already privately expressed to their managers that they have major reservations about returning to work next week.
A number of top-flight clubs will hold video conference calls over the next 48 hours aimed at informing players about health and safety protocols.
Premier League clubs will hold video conference call with their players over next 48 hours
The meetings will also give players an opportunity to air their concerns about playing ahead of a return to small group training on Monday, May 18.