Salomon Kalou has been suspended by Hertha Berlin after intentionally flouting social distancing rules live on social media.

The former Chelsea forward was filmed shaking hands with teammates and appearing to make light of guidelines brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Bundesliga are hoping to resume matches on May 16 or 28.

A Hertha statement read: "Salomon Kalou was tempted by his negative test results to greet the other players in the dressing room, sometimes with a handshake, contrary to the clear announcements made by health authorities.

"With his 'Corona Song', Kalou gave the impression that he is not aware of the extent of the ongoing pandemic.

"With this video taken inside the team's dressing room, Kalou broke clear internal rules and displayed a behaviour, which is neither appropriate for this current situation, nor reflective of the code of conduct of Hertha BSC.

"The club has therefore made the decision to suspend the player in question from training and matches with immediate effect."

General manager Michael Preetz added: "With his video, Salomon Kalou has not only done a great deal of damage to Hertha BSC, but also created the impression that individual players are not taking the issue of coronavirus seriously, in a time of great discussion on the resumption of football and the role of the professional game."