CHELSEA manager Frank Lampard has imposed a strict disciplinary regime on his young squad with a series of hefty fines, including 20,000 pounds (US$25,700) for being late for the start of training.

Blues players are also charged 500 pounds for every minute they are late to team meetings, it is understood.

Any player not reporting an illness or injury before a day off or an hour-and-a-half before training can expect a 10,000-pound fine, while lateness for treatment, medical appointments or matchday departure will cost 2,500 pounds.

A phone ringing during a team meal or meeting will set a Chelsea player back 1,000 pounds, as will wearing the wrong clothing for team travel or matchdays.

It is understood the leaked list of penalties, which is entitled “Chelsea FC first team internal player fines season 2019-20” and was initially published by the Daily Mail, is accurate.

The list is dated Aug. 27 and signed by Lampard.

The fines are doubled if not paid within 14 days, with the money going towards team activities and charities. Being late for the reported time for training will cost players 2,500 pounds, plus the same amount for every 15 minutes thereafter.

Lampard took over at Stamford Bridge in the summer and his strict regime appears to be working, with his side lying third in the Premier League table after six straight league wins.

(SD-Agencies)