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Adam Jones

Everton goalkeeper shows off clever home training method as coronavirus self-isolation continues

Everton goalkeeper Joao Virginia has shown off his innovative home training technique while the squad continue with their self-isolation.

The Blues have been away from Finch Farm since last Friday, with the complex on lockdown after one player showed symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

Carlo Ancelotti earlier this week confirmed that the first-team player in question was feeling better after initially reporting a high temperature, but Finch Farm and club offices at Goodison Park and the Royal Liver Building remain on lockdown until further notice.

Everton's players have been handed individual programmes by the club to keep up their fitness and conditioning - and one player seems to have taken that to another level.

And the youngster has taken to Twitter to show off the clever way he is keeping himself sharp over this enforced break from action.

The Portugal under-21 international posted a video to his Twitter account defending a large patio window from tennis balls being hit towards him off camera.

The Everton under-23 regular reacts well to catch 11 shots taken from various angles and heights over the course of the brief video.

Virginia returned to the Blues in January after struggling for game-time on loan at Reading.

He made just three appearances in all competitions for the Championship side.

However, the youngster was recently named on the bench by Ancelotti for the 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Goodison Park to continue his involvement with the first team squad.

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