Coronavirus Lockdown: Zenit use a drone to deliver Player of the Month award to Malcom

Russian Premier League leaders Zenit Saint Petersburg used an invative method to send an award to Player of Month, Malcom. Most governments across  globe have imposed a coronavirus lockdown in order to prevent furr spread of deadly bug. Amid coronavirus lockdown, Zenit used a drone to dispatch award for Malcom while Brazilian continued training from home.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Zenit drone award 

Following suspension of Russian Premier League, footballers have been advised to remain indoors and follow laws of  coronavirus lockdown. Zenit are currently in pole position of Russian top-flight, leading race by nine points and decided to commend ir players as a consequence. In midst of a coronavirus lockdown, Zenit needed to get creative and opted to use latest techlogy to deliver Malcom his tribute.

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 Zenit drone award; Watch

video, trending on social media, began with Malcom walking towards his window, filming himself in his flat, and informed viewers that he was instructed to look outside. Upon opening his window, Malcom pointed towards Zenit drone award that was hovering just in front of him.  video also switches to drone's view and glides through his window landing on floor. Watch video of Zenit drone award sent to Malcom here.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Malcom at Zenit

Upon receiving Player of Month award for March, Zenit winger thanked club and also advised people to remain indoors as it is important to keep spread of COVID-19 at bay. Prior to coronavirus lockdown halting football, Malcom was displaying some decent form with a goal and an assist for Zenit. 23-year-old made just five appearances for Zenit since joining in summer from Barcelona but has been troubled with a hip injury keeping him on sidelines for majority of season. 

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Coronavirus has shut down almost all sporting events across world. In Russia, death toll has risen to 94 after 11,917 cases were confirmed. According to Worldometer, 795 people in country have recovered from coronavirus.