Europa Conference League: Tottenham vs Rennes match called off after COVID outbreak in squad
India TV NewsHighlights Tottenham said discussions were being held with UEFA about rearranging the game As per UEFA regulations, the match needs to be played by December 31 This could be problematic given Tottenham has a game every three or four days until the start of Feb Eight Tottenham players and five members of staff have tested positive for the coronavirus, manager Antonio Conte said on Wednesday, prompting an announcement by the English team that its Europa Conference League match against Rennes has been called off. It needs to be played by Dec. 31, according to UEFA regulations, which could be problematic given Tottenham has a game every three or four days until the start of February. With Tottenham also closing the first-team area of its training center “in the interests of the health and safety of players and staff,” its Premier League game against Brighton on Sunday could also be in doubt. We continue in this way but the situation is serious.” Conte said he is concerned players and staff members at Tottenham might be passing on the virus to their loved ones.