Everton slam Moise Kean's lockdown partying as 'unacceptable'

Striker filmed himself at home with guests in breach of social distancing regulations

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Moise Kean of Everton runs with the ball during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Everton FC and Leicester FC at Goodison Park on December 18, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)Show less

Everton have called Moise Kean's actions "unacceptable" after he flouted coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

The striker filmed himself partying at home with guests in a breach of social distancing regulations.

Kean, who joined from Juventus last summer, is likely to face disciplinary action.

A club statement read: "Everton Football Club was appalled to learn of an incident in which a first team player ignored government guidance and club policy in relation to the coronavirus crisis.

"The club has strongly expressed its disappointment to the player and made it clear that such actions are completely unacceptable.

"Everton has regularly stressed the importance of following all the government guidelines – including rules and advice for inside and outside of the home – through a series of official communications to all staff members, including players.

"The amazing people in the NHS deserve the utmost respect for their hard work and sacrifice. The best way to show them respect is by doing everything we can to protect them."

Kean is the latest Premier League player to flout the rules after Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker were forced to apologise for breaching the restrictions while Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko said sorry after training together last week.