LONDON (REUTERS) – Eight Tottenham Hotspur gamers have examined optimistic for Covid-19, leaving solely 10 gamers accessible forward of the membership’s closing Europa Convention League group match at residence to France’s Stade Rennais, supervisor Antonio Conte stated on Wednesday (Dec 8).
Tottenham are attributable to face Rennes on Thursday and European soccer’s governing physique Uefa stated in an announcement to Reuters that the “match is because of happen as scheduled”.
“Eight gamers and 5 members of workers (have examined optimistic), however the issue is that every single day we’re having folks with Covid-19,” Conte informed reporters.
“Those that yesterday weren’t optimistic and at this time are, and we’re persevering with to have contact with (them). It is a major problem.
“We had 11 gamers accessible for the match and by the top of the coaching session at this time one of many gamers who would begin tomorrow is now optimistic. It is scary. We’re all having contact.”
Conte added that he’s vaccinated however when requested if the squad was, he stated that was a query for the medical division.
The Italian supervisor additionally questioned why they have been persevering with to coach with instances on the rise, saying the “scenario could be very clear”.
“Daily we’re having contact with the folks which might be false destructive and turn out to be optimistic after which everyone seems to be a bit scared,” he added.
“I feel as a result of all of us have household, why (do) I’ve to take this threat?”
Tottenham are second in Group G of the Convention League on seven factors after 5 matches, above Dutch crew Vitesse on general objective distinction.
Rennes, who’ve 11 factors, are unbeaten and thru to the knockout levels as group winners.
Tottenham are attributable to play away at Brighton and Hove Albion within the Premier League on Sunday after Thursday’s sport.