In purely practical terms scrubbing the Brighton game from their schedule adds to the complexities facing Spurs around their fixture list. Spurs host Rennes in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, with UEFA regulations meaning the match cannot be postponed unless a club has fewer than 13 players or no registered goalkeeper available. Tottenham are due to face Rennes on Thursday and European soccer's governing body UEFA said in a statement to Reuters that the "match is due to take place as scheduled". The club has announced that it will appeal to the Premier League board to postpone this weekends match at Brighton, but UEFA regulations currently state that for European matches, clubs are expected to play if they can field 13 players from either List A or B. Beating West Ham in the EFL Cup quarterfinal in 13 days time and qualifying for the Conference League knockout stages would leave Conte having to manage a sizeable fixture list in the new year with at least two top flight matches to make up. "We can also say, that at the training ground, Tottenham are following strict protocols. 4 Spurs players test positive for COVID-19, NBA postpones games The Daily Telegraph report at least seven Tottenham players have tested positive for coronavirus, including a number of first-team squad members, as well as two members of staff. Conte is yet to lose in the Premier League with Spurs after replacing Nuno Espirito Santo last month. However, if Tottenham are smart, they should strongly consider forfeiting the Rennes match and leaving the ECL for good. By the latter part of 2020, his name was being linked to Old Trafford as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer came under intense pressure following a humiliating 6-1 home loss to Jose Mourinho's Spurs and a . Crystal Palace (R) and Chelsea players line up for a minute's silence for those who have passed away from Covid-19 ahead of. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. A visibly concerned Antonio Conte said he and his Tottenham squad were scared to come into work as a COVID-19 outbreak rips through the squad. Last weekend's trip to Burnley had already been postponed due to snowfall in Lancashire; should their request be successful Tottenham will have played two fewer Premier League games than almost every other team. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Why not us? Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New boss Antonio Conte has Spurs in good form and up in fifth in the Premier League, just two points off London rivals West Ham, who occupy the fourth and final Champions League qualification spot. Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva watched on and tweeted in disbelief: "What is this? "And if it was intentional and it was aggressive then he needs to be banned like any other player not for more, but the same [length of time]. San Antonio's affected games were scheduled for Wednesday at the Cleveland Cavaliers, Saturday at the New York Knicks and Monday at the Indiana Pacers. Schools will need to be the frontline in the war against Covid-19 going forward. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published10:03,07 December 2021 GMT.css-7su1ft{color:#666666;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-7su1ft{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-7su1ft{color:#666666;}}| Last updated10:03,07 December 2021 GMT. 25 Apr 2023 12:43AM (Updated: 25 Apr 2023 12:54AM) Tottenham Hotspur have sacked interim coach Cristian Stellini, the Premier League club said on Monday (Apr 24) after they suffered a 6-1 . Then disruption, international break , What we want when players go to the national teams is for them to return healthy. The Spurs boss said he has not ruled out using them, while the loss of two first-team players could increase the chances of them featuring, despite Romero, Lo Celso and Emerson all having played in the early hours of Friday morning. But, all those factors will go into any decision the Premier League make. "He used words like 'scared' and 'serious', and he asked the question why do he and the players continue to be in this position where they are training, they are preparing for a match with such a situation, a fluid situation it has to be said, developing right down to the fact a player and a staff member tested positive after they had been through a training session today. Spurs could put out a makeshift squad of senior players who are still negative plus players from the U23 squad to make up the numbers. We know that each moment, it is becoming harder for them. This makes me for sure upset. NBA postpones 6 games due to Spurs' positive coronavirus tests - The "No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public on a weekly basis.". Between those dates 3,154 people were tested across two rounds of testing. The Charlotte Hornets, who played the Spurs on Sunday, are undergoing contact tracing and will have their next two games postponed, the NBA said. "I support them when I need to speak with them. Nuno described the home win over Aston Villa on the Sunday before last which ended a three-game losing streak in the league as a reference point. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). Thursday brings a trip to Leicester City before they host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. Two Tottenham players test positive for COVID-19 section: | slug: tottenham-hotspur-covid-outbreak-spurs-face-fixture-list-pile-up-as-brighton-premier-league-game-postponed | sport: soccer | route: article_single.us | Loading. "Also in the Premier League, Man City had to close their training ground and they also had their match against Everton called off. ', Arteta: This is not over | Lampard: Arsenal still in the title race. "The situation is very clear. Spurs signed off before the international break with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa, which left them eighth in the Premier League table, just four points behind leaders Chelsea. Tottenham COVID-19 outbreak: Antonio Conte squad 'scared' as cases rise Youre going to see that we have problems. Four San Antonio Spurs players have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the NBA's biggest outbreak since January. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. section: | slug: tottenham-covid-19-outbreak-antonio-conte-squad-scared-as-cases-rise-upcoming-fixtures-in-doubt | sport: soccer | route: article_single.us | "Every day we are having contact with the people that are false negative and become positive and then everyone is a bit scared," he added. "We have problems but I will not say before the game.". Tottenham announce false positive COVID tests for two unnamed players "Just realising that will happen, happens naturally as Harry is a fantastic football player, one of the best in the world. Unless Spurs have "less than 13 players registered on the A list or no registered goalkeeper are available" they must play. According to widespread reports, a number of players and members of Contes staff returned positive lateral flow tests on Monday. He subsequently added that Tottenham have 11 players available (UPDATE: Spurs Europa Conference League match has been postponed). Charlotte had three players - Caleb Martin, Cody Martin and P.J. Antonio Conte put the number at eight first team players and five members of staff in a press conference yesterday, Ancelotti on Giannis: 'I think in 100% the same way', Everton vs. Leicester City picks, prediction, odds, Arsenal women in action on CBS Sports Golazo Network, Here We Go: Chelsea look to make even more signings, How to watch, live stream: Bologna vs. Juventus. Eligibility restrictions apply. "I support them with the training session and I support them with the solutions I think are better for them. Both players are due to be retested on Saturday, as per standard procedure. I think that the worst is that we don't know and we continue to have contact with people. A Premier League statement confirmed there were 12 new positive tests for Covid-19 in the latest rounds of testing. Dec 8 (Reuters) - Eight Tottenham Hotspur players have tested positive for COVID-19, leaving only 10 players available ahead of the club's final Europa Conference League group match at. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Derrick White, Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell and Thaddeus Young have all apparently tested positive for COVID-19. Silvergate Bank Extends Downward Spiral After U.S. Criticism Spurs Losses It is understood the Leicester players who did not travel are Kelechi Iheanacho, Ademola Lookman, Daniel Amartey, Jannik Vestergaard, Ayoze Prez, Filip Benkovic and Vontae Daley-Campbell.. Last season, the Premier League postponed six matches because of Covid-19 cases at clubs, including Spurs' game against Fulham, which was called off on the day of the game. The NBA has postponed the San Antonio Spurs' next three games after four players on the team tested positive for COVID-19, the league announced Tuesday. Tottenham have been hit by an outbreak of COVID-19 with up to seven players and two members of staff testing positive at the Premier League club, according to reports. But the problem is that everyday we are having people with Covid. Buford said that "basketball is secondary" right now given the situation in Texas with the winter storm causing power outages in the state this week. It added: "The postponed fixture will be rescheduled in due course and the Premier League wishes a quick recovery to those with COVID-19.". Well continue to post updates on this story as we learn more. Tottenham are due to host Rennes in the Europa Conference League on Thursday; Antonio Conte did not reveal whether the club have contacted the Premier League ahead of Sunday's Premier League visit to Brighton but is "scared" by the developing nature of the outbreak, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. Listen below and followQu Golazo! All Rights Reserved. There a reduced numbers on site, essential staff only as they take measures to try and contain this virus outbreak.". The Charlotte Hornets, who . Tottenham hit by Covid-19 outbreak ahead of Europa Conference League "They will join us tomorrow (Saturday) and then we'll see. They also had a game against Leyton Orient in the League Cup postponed. Play for free, entries by 3pm. All rights reserved. In addition to the six. ', Arteta: This is not over | Lampard: Arsenal still in the title race. Neville: Spurs can't afford to let Kane leave this summer, Ref Watch: 'Klopp case closed but Jota got lucky! Presumably, Daniel Levy was going for a more flattering vibe. All European group stage matches must be completed by the end of 2021, with the club already facing a busy festive schedule leaving no obvious window to rearrange the fixture. "This is not a good thing for me, our fans, for all football.". Today one player and one member of staff. Rennes, having already won the group, is likely going to field a rotated side. All rights reserved. One day last month, Levy, the chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, told the students of the Cambridge . Even before Hamlin was carried off the field in Cincinnati, posts amassing thousands of shares and millions of views began . How the Spurs' latest COVID outbreak could affect their season Aston Villa had games against Everton and Newcastle called off. Historically Spurs was the side with greater pedigree, it is the North Londoners, not the Magpies who've consistently played in Europe's elite competition in the last ten years and, as was the. 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As of Wednesday evening, UEFA says the game is going ahead because Tottenham, we understand, have just about a number available to fulfill that fixture. Another member of staff? Then, the Hornets played the Spurs on Sunday. 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They are neck and neck with Spurs on points and expressed concern that they would be at a "significant disadvantage" having already completed their group stage campaign at home to NS Mura on Thursday. Tottenham Hotspur COVID outbreak: Spurs face fixture list pile-up as Tottenham have won 10 points from Conte's opening four Premier League games in charge but they were humbled by NS Mura in their previous Europa Conference League match. Yes but surely it is difficult. "Today we prepared the game with one player who should play, we finished the training session and this player was positive," Conte added. Antonio Conte's meticulous Tottenham plans up in the air due to Covid A statement from the league said: "The Premier League board has taken the decision to postpone the game following guidance from medical advisers, with the health of players and staff the priority." Tottenham Hotspur 's upcoming games against Rennes and Brighton have been put in doubt after reports emerged on Tuesday that a COVID-19 outbreak has occurred amongst some of the players. It comes at the worst possible time for Spurs, who are yet to confirm their qualification from the group stage of the Europa Conference League and have crucial Premier League games also fast approaching. Harry Kane, Spurs and the End of the Line - The New York Times Its bad timing for the north London club ahead of a packed few weeks, but it is claimed no decision will be made regarding their upcoming fixtures until those who tested positive undergo PCR tests on Tuesday. Tottenham's Nuno has 'big issues' as two players test positive for Covid-19 Tottenham duo will now have to isolate for 10 days Spurs have four South Americans returning late from duty Nuno. Kane says Spurs' slow starts 'unacceptable' - CNA "Instead we are talking about the people that have Covid.". Winning the competition is a trophy, but is it worth the additional crush of matches heading into the spring of 2022, with likely at least two Premier League matches already needing to be postponed? The news is a major blow to head coach. Four more Spurs players added to health and safety protocols - KSAT San Antonio's next possible game is Feb. 24 at the Oklahoma City Thunder, meaning the Spurs will have more than a week between contests -- joining the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies as teams to endure such a situation this season. There . In Portugal, the show must go on, it seems, or at least until just after half-time. In the Premier League, the 2021-22 handbook states permission will not be granted to postpone a league match if a club has 14 or more players on its squad list available. Screen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The . Spurs stay unbeaten under Conte with win over Brentford. . And we continue in this way. Dejan Kulusevski, Tottenham Hotspur 6 James Maddison, Leicester City 6 Kieran Trippier, Newcastle United 6 Jack Grealish, Man City 6 Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa 6 Pascal Gross, Brighton 6 Dominic Solanke, Bournemouth 6 Rodri, Manchester City 6 Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal 5 Morgan Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest 5 Four of his South American players will report only on Saturday. San Francisco's local health authority also requires vaccination. They could also forfeit the match, and their place in the competition, but could face further financial sanctions from the federation according to UEFA regulations. Manchester City are reigning champions after beating Liverpool to the finish line in a neck-and-neck 2021/22 title race where a comeback win on . Now we are a bit scared because tomorrow we don't know what will happen.". It's a very different set of rules as that is decided on a case-by-case basis, and that requires a club to make a request to the Premier League to postpone the game. "Our team is responsibly handling our health and safety situation and will return to playing games as soon as it is safe to do so," Buford said. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. Me? Spurs themselves have previous of games being affected by COVID-19 after their match against Fulham last season was postponed, owing to positive cases in the Cottagers' squad. The Spurs have missed some opportunities, but the West is forgiving this year. We felt we were in a good place [after Villa] and we want to continue it from there. They had their game against Fulham postponed. Jose Mourinho has warned Tottenham would be left in an "impossible situation" if their game at Aston Villa is postponed due to Covid-19, and called on the Premier League to show "leadership". Conte did not reveal whether the club will contact the Premier League about Sunday's game at Brighton over a possible postponement. Six Tottenham Hotspur Players Test Positive For Covid In Outbreak On vaccination take-up within the squad, the Spurs boss added: "I think everyone takes [their own] best decision and is a question for the medical department about people whether they are vaccinated or not.". Tottenham have been hit by a raft of COVID-19 cases in their first team -- Antonio Conte put the number at eight first team players and five members of staff in a press conference. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. They have two games this week. Sometimes he needs time. Ex-NBA point guard makes bold claim about this generation of basketball Greg Anthony, a former point guard for the New York Knicks who starred in college at UNLV, offered up a bold take about today's NBA players on Monday after Stephen Curry dropped 50 points in the . ", December 9: Tottenham vs Rennes - Europa League, kick-off 8pm, December 12: Brighton vs Tottenham - Premier League, kick-off 2pm, December 16: Leicester vs Tottenham - Premier League, kick-off 7.30pm, December 19: Tottenham vs Liverpool - Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm, live on Sky Sports, December 22: Tottenham vs West Ham - Carabao Cup, kick-off 7.45pm, live on Sky Sports, December 26: Tottenham vs Crystal Palace - Premier League, kick-off 3pm. Tomorrow we don't know what will happen.". "So, different circumstances and different precedents set but also across different jurisdictions as well, but this week, involving UEFA and the Premier League, we'll just have to wait and see what the next 24 hours will bring because it can develop very quickly. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. The Hornets games affected were scheduled for Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls and Friday against the Denver Nuggets. In February 2021, four Spurs tested positive for COVID-19, forcing them to quarantine in North Carolina and have several games postponed. "The situation is serious. The club are understood to be confident that no other players will have to isolate having come into close contact. Spurs Week in Review: COVID strikes as the Spurs - Pounding The Rock We have family. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Wednesday 8 December 2021 21:31, UK Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte confirmed that eight players have returned positive coronavirus tests Why you can trust Sky News Tottenham's Europa Conference League game against Rennes on Thursday has been postponed after eight first team players and five members of staff tested positive for COVID-19. If and when that match is made up, viewers will be able to stream on Paramount+. In his press conference on Friday afternoon, Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo admitted that he has been left with "huge issues" following the latest international break. Beattie draws Arsenal level again in fascinating CL semi LIVE! The club are currently waiting for PCR test results to confirm the extent of the outbreak. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. After Conte had arrived at Spurs on 2. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. At the end of the training session today, again one player positive. Newcastle United Showed Tottenham Hotspur The Future, And It - Forbes