LONDON (REUTERS) – Tottenham Hotspur’s residence Europa Convention League recreation in opposition to Rennes on Thursday has been referred to as off as a result of variety of coronavirus instances within the Spurs squad, the Premier League membership mentioned in an announcement on Wednesday (Dec 8).
Coach Antonio Conte confirmed earlier that there had been 13 optimistic instances at Tottenham, eight gamers and 5 members of workers.
“We are able to affirm that our Uefa Europa Convention League Group G residence fixture in opposition to Stade Rennais is not going to happen tomorrow after a variety of optimistic Covid-19 instances on the membership, the assertion learn,” Tottenham mentioned.
“Discussions are ongoing with Uefa and we will present an additional replace on this fixture in the end.
“Moreover, the membership has been suggested to shut the primary staff space of its coaching centre at the moment, within the pursuits of the well being and security of gamers and workers.”
It was unclear whether or not different Spurs video games will likely be affected.
They’re scheduled to play Brighton & Hove Albion within the Premier League on Sunday, Leicester Metropolis on Dec 16 and Liverpool on Dec 19.
“The scenario makes me very upset as a result of the scenario is critical,” Conte instructed a information convention on Wednesday.
“It’s contagious and there’s a huge an infection. Now we’re a bit scared as a result of tomorrow we don’t know what is going to occur.
“Every single day, we’re having extra positives. This isn’t a very good scenario.”
