Chelsea stars forced to evacuate training ground after swimming pool emergency.
Brief panic at Chelsea training base
An ordinary afternoon was all of a sudden tense at the Chelsea Cobham training ground. A fire alarm disrupted the team’s preparations for their very key PL match against Sunderland. The players and the staff were made to vacate the building as there were rumors of a chlorine problem near the swimming pool.
This whole scenario occurred right before the start of the training session. The session was supposed to be conducted by head coach Enzo Maresca. The calmness of the training ground was quickly replaced by a storm of activities. However, the team was complying to the safety regulations and going to the evacuation zones outside the building.
The fire and rescue personnel of Surrey came to the scene right away. They evaluated the situation and they made sure that the players and staff did not face any immediate danger. The waterproof checks revealed a negative leak, and the incident was pronounced a false alarm.
Meanwhile, there was a short pause, the reaction of the emergency services and club officials was really fast. Nevertheless, It showed great skill and composure in managing the situation under pressure.
Team quickly returns to action
Safety checks were done before the training. The players again went on with their regular schedule with little delay. Still in their practice kits, Chelsea’s main team went back to the ground to finish the training.
However, the brief small delay had any impact on the mood in the team. The players turned their eyes again to final sessions for the game at home. Head coach Maresca took a very positive stance on the issue.
Author’s Opinion:
The nature of these events tells us to have safety measures in place at all times in high-risk sport areas.
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