An enforced break during the coronavirus pandemic may actually prove beneficial to the likes of Willian, claims former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin, with it possible that a welcome rest period will allow ageing stars to extend their playing careers.
Those at the very top of the game are unaccustomed to getting prolonged periods between competitive outings, with domestic and international commitments keeping them busy.
Summer breaks are regularly broken up by outings for respective countries, with there few occasions in which the calendar is completely cleared.
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That has been the case of late, with football forced into a state of lockdown amid the Covid-19 outbreak.