Tottenham: Two Spurs players test positive for coronavirus following international break Both men, who trained with the group on Thursday, were shown to have contracted Covid-19 after. "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. The busy December-January period would be the worst time to have games called off, with Spurs still in the Carabao Cup, where they host West Ham, and the FA Cup third round, which will see Morecambe travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in early January. Nuno Esprito Santos problems are mounting at Spurs with two players testing positive for Covid-19. We should also like to thank both clubs for their understanding during these challenging times.". But the Hornets finished their game with the Spurs with just eight available players, and Borrego confessed that he doesn't know what his roster will look like if Saturday's game goes on as scheduled. 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. "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. Now we are a bit scared because tomorrow we don't know what will happen.". I think the situation is serious. Everyday we are having positives. We have small issues big issues, if you want. The match was then called off a minute into the second half as goalkeeper Joao Monteiro dropped to the floor, forcing the referee to abandon the game due to the minimum number of players not being on the field. Tottenham are in a position where they need to beat Rennes in order to be assured progression out of the group stage of the event. A victory against their French opposition, who are already assured to finish top of the group, is required to stand a chance of qualifying for the last 32, but Conte expects more confirmed cases. 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. In addition to the six. On Friday night, the club revealed two players had tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours and both must now isolate for 10 days keeping them out of the St James Park clash, the Europa Conference League match against Vitesse Arnhem and the London derby at West Ham next weekend. There is certainly no immediate window in which to play either of the matches. There is even the possibility of that list expanding with Thursday's Premier League game away to Leicester City -- who had to leave seven players behind for their Europa League match against Napoli due to their own COVID-19 outbreak -- now up in the air. Daniel Cain tells Sky News how he woke up alone in hospital unable to move his arms and legs after suffering a cardiac arrest when his drink was "spiked" in June 2020 - at the height of the COVID . After Thursday's scheduled trip to Leicester, Conte's side face Liverpool, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Southampton before travelling to Watford on Jan. 1. Conte, whose side have moved up to fifth in the Premier League with three consecutive wins, is not said to be one of the people who have returned a positive test. We have a training session to prepare for the game against Rennes, but its very difficult. However no formal request was ever submitted, after the Premier League made clear its reluctance to see the first game in front of a full stadium for nearly 18 months fall to coronavirus. They also had a game against Leyton Orient in the League Cup postponed. Sky Sports have also claimed two members of the backroom staff have tested positive in recent days. However, postponing league games is taken on a case-by-case basis and the decision would be made by the Premier League board if a request is received from a club. If we could, we would repeat the same XI [as against Villa] because thats the best way to start something. Spurs stay unbeaten under Conte with win over Brentford. 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. Am I the only one who doesn't understand why the game hasn't been postponed?". The NBA called that game off on Monday. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Opponents have failed to make more than 10 3s against the Spurs in that stretch while . Yes but surely it is difficult. "We should like to apologize to everyone at Stade Rennais and Brighton & Hove Albion and to both their supporters and ours for any inconvenience caused. 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. If and when that match is made up, viewers will be able to stream on Paramount+. "Arsenal against Brentford did go ahead. But he has been frustrated at how the international break has checked any momentum and put a squeeze on his selection. The Spurs were without guard Quinndary Weatherspoon for their game Sunday against Charlotte because of the league's COVID-19 protocols; Weatherspoon had played 10 minutes on Friday in Atlanta against the Hawks, then was flagged by the protocols over the weekend. 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I am starting to think that it is not. Pierre-Emile Hjbjerg was also due to attend the pre-match press conference, but Conte addressed the media on his own. Charlotte had three players - Caleb Martin, Cody Martin and P.J. We're all having contact.". It's a pity that today during the press conference I have to speak about a different situation and not football Today to speak about football is impossible. In purely practical terms scrubbing the Brighton game from their schedule adds to the complexities facing Spurs around their fixture list. They have two games this week. Another member of staff is positive. "The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency. Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The San Antonio Spurs have postponed their next three games because four players from the team tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA announced Tuesday. Should the Premier League board give the green light to Tottenham's request it will be the first game moved in the 2021-22 season due to COVID-19, reflecting the growing fear around the Omicron variant in the United Kingdom. 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. . 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". All travelled to London on Friday. Well continue to post updates on this story as we learn more. The Italian added: "Tomorrow, who? "They're going to watch us over this next week and make sure we're OK. The Spurs have missed some opportunities, but the West is forgiving this year. However, this uncertainty means that theres no guarantee that more players, or staff, or even Conte himself, wont test positive tomorrow. Me? Another member of staff? He subsequently added that Tottenham have 11 players available (UPDATE: Spurs Europa Conference League match has been postponed). Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Neville: Spurs can't afford to let Kane leave this summer, Ref Watch: 'Klopp case closed but Jota got lucky! Tottenham are up to fifth in the Premier League and have a tricky fixture list coming up, including Liverpool on December 19. For many at the club, the disillusionment started with the club's decision to furlough 550 members of non-playing staff in March 2020 as part of the government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. "The situation is so strange and incredible that to speak about football is very impossible. Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic returned a positive Covid test on Tuesday and last week the Premier League confirmed 12 positive results among players and staff - the highest figure since August.. 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. (Darren Abate/AP) "Spurs themselves have been involved before. "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. At the end of the training session today, again, one player positive. Washington - out due to coronavirus protocols. section: | slug: tottenham-hotspur-covid-outbreak-spurs-face-fixture-list-pile-up-as-brighton-premier-league-game-postponed | sport: soccer | route: article_single.us | Spurs host Rennes in the Europa Conference League on. Tottenham's plans for Sunday's Premier League trip to Newcastle have been plunged into chaos after two players tested positive for coronavirus. "Of these, there were twelve new positive tests. 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. "They will join us tomorrow (Saturday) and then we'll see. ET. Sometimes he needs time. The season's opening game between Brentford and Arsenal was briefly in doubt due to a late outbreak in the latter's camp that struck four players. If they are able to name a squad of 13 senior players from their A list, including one goalkeeper, UEFA regulations dictate they must fulfil the game.
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