Brazilian forward Malcom received his Zenit 'Player of the Month' award by air mail - a drone delivering the prize to his first-floor flat and terrifying his cat.

The former Corinthians, Bordeaux and Barcelona player won up the accolade but could not be handed the trophy - a white, mounted football boot - in person because of the coronavirus lockdown.

Zenit found an original method of getting the award to Malcom, by fastening it to a powerful drone that came in through Malcom's window, prompting his ginger cat to scarper for cover.

"I've just received a message that I need to open a window," Malcom said in a video that showed the unusual presentation.

He watched as the drone landed in his living room, before observing: "It’s powerful."

Taking the boot trophy, Malcom, 23, said: "I want to thank all the fans of FC Zenit for voting, thanks for voting for me.

"I am very happy."

He added: "Stay at home. It is important."

Zenit are also being supportive to their older and disabled supporters during St Petersburg's lockdown period.

They teamed up with a delivery company to issue food parcels to fans, with former Zenit and Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin wearing protective clothing as he helped out on Friday.