Another member of staff is positive. That means that as things currently stand, the match is still on. There is certainly no immediate window in which to play either of the matches. "They are travelling now," Nuno said. For sure this is not a good situation. "As a team we need to provide as a team, as a club and when I say club we need to realise it is like that sometimes you are on top of the world and sometimes you are not. "It's contagious and there is a big infection. "The good news is we have all the players available . I think that the worst is that we don't know and we continue to have contact with people. The Italian added: "Tomorrow, who? Peruvian archaeologists unearthed a more than 1,000-year-old mummy on the outskirts of the modern capital on Monday, in the latest discovery dating back to pre-Inca times. The club are currently waiting for PCR test results to confirm the extent of the outbreak. Listen below and followQu Golazo! Youre going to see that we have problems. Neville: Spurs can't afford to let Kane leave this summer, Ref Watch: 'Klopp case closed but Jota got lucky! The north London club face Rennes in their final group game in the Europa Conference League on Thursday before they travel to Brighton in the Premier League this weekend. Spurs are awaiting confirmation of further tests and, if confirmed, its claimed they could ask for their next domestic game, against Brighton on Sunday, to be postponed. Tottenham are up to fifth in the Premier League and have a tricky fixture list coming up, including Liverpool on December 19. We have a training session to prepare for the game against Rennes, but its very difficult. "As with our other affected fixture, against Stade Rennais in the Europa Conference League, we shall update supporters with more information as soon as it is available," they said. "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]. Spurs are expected to ask for the postponement of their Premier League game against Brighton on Sunday but they may be obliged to play Thursday's Europa Conference League clash with Rennes. Reports suggest that up to six first-team players (as yet unnamed) and two members of staff have tested positive for COVID-19, with just two days until their next game. 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. 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. I think the worst is we dont know and we continue to have contact with people that the day before werent negative. 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. We have family. section: | slug: tottenham-hotspur-covid-outbreak-spurs-face-fixture-list-pile-up-as-brighton-premier-league-game-postponed | sport: soccer | route: article_single.us | Conte was, predictably, worried, and afraid, and furious. Instead we are talking about people that have COVID.". Charlotte's next possible game is now Saturday at home against the Golden State Warriors, in what would be Stephen Curry's annual return to North Carolina, where he grew up. Tottenham are due to play away at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Sunday after Thursday's game. It will not be possible but then you have to try again, try again. Crystal Palace (R) and Chelsea players line up for a minute's silence for those who have passed away from Covid-19 ahead of. "The league is doing everything they can to gather information and even more information," Borrego said. "Yes, I was surprised, but the regulators decided that the best thing to do was to play the game," Arteta said. Pierre-Emile Hjbjerg was also due to attend the pre-match press conference, but Conte addressed the media on his own. Me? Another member of staff? Rennes, having already won the group, is likely going to field a rotated side. They are preparing for those games. Another player? "Eight players and five members of staff (have tested positive), but the problem is that every day we're having people with COVID-19," Conte told reporters. The Blues face Zenit in the Champions League on Wednesday LIVE on talkSPORT 2 but manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Kovacic will take no part and is now in self-isolation. Conte added that he is vaccinated but when asked if the squad was, he said that was a question for the medical department. The Charlotte Hornets, who . 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. All Rights Reserved. Everyday we are having positives. Follow live coverage of the Premier League (Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League today. Access unmatched financial data, news and content in a highly-customised workflow experience on desktop, web and mobile. We know that each moment, it is becoming harder for them. 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. In February 2021, four Spurs tested positive for COVID-19, forcing them to quarantine in North Carolina and have several games postponed. The industry leader for online information for tax, accounting and finance professionals. The NBA does not reveal which players tested positive, but its announcement of the latest postponements said the Spurs had positive tests among players -- and did not mention coaches. The Hornets games affected were scheduled for Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls and Friday against the Denver Nuggets. 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". The press conference was short, lasting only ten minutes and with Conte speaking emotionally about the COVID-19 outbreak that is raging through the Spurs squad. 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. Rennes added: "[Spurs' representative] did not announce the number of players with Covid, even though the rule states the match must be played if the team has 13 outfield players and a goalkeeper. "The situation is very clear. Though news of the postponement will doubtless be welcomed by Conte and his players they will face a sizeable tranche of extra fixtures to make up in the coming weeks. Earlier this week the Premier League confirmed that from Monday to Sunday of last week there had been 12 positives from 3,154 players and club staff. Another member of staff is positive. "I support them when I need to speak with them. 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. The Spurs have remained quarantined in Charlotte, North Carolina, since Sunday's game, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. "As for the Rennes games, UEFA rules state that unless a team has fewer than 13 outfield players or no registered goalkeeper, that match must go ahead. They had their game against Fulham postponed. If we could, we would repeat the same XI [as against Villa] because thats the best way to start something. All Rights Reserved. Nuno insists it is only a matter of time before Kane finds his scoring boots and wants to help provide him with the best conditions. 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. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Tottenham: Two Spurs players test positive for coronavirus following international break, Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says there are always 'huge issues' for clubs to face after international breaks, Spurs will be without the two first-team players for Sunday's trip to Newcastle, Transfer Centre LIVE! 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. The San Antonio Spurs announced on Monday that five players are currently under the NBA's COVID health and safety protocols and will not be with the team for its next scheduled game at Oklahoma . Another Saturday, another chance to win 250,000 with Super 6. However, if Tottenham are smart, they should strongly consider forfeiting the Rennes match and leaving the ECL for good. Since that loss, Spurs have recorded back to back home wins in the Premier League against Brentford and Norwich City respectively. The postponements announced Tuesday push the total of games that have been moved back this season because of positive tests or contact-tracing issues to 29, including the Spurs' game at the Detroit Pistons that was to have been played Tuesday night. The visitors cashed in to rack up seven goals by half-time, before Belenenses returned with just seven players. If they do make the request, a Premier League panel will decide. Conte ended his press conference after just five questions, noting that his players and staff had been coming into contact with players who would subsequently test positive. "They're going to watch us over this next week and make sure we're OK. "I don't have to send a message to anyone," said Conte. All rights reserved. Neville: Spurs can't afford to let Kane leave this summer, Ref Watch: 'Klopp case closed but Jota got lucky! Spurs coach Gregg Popovich announced last month, on his 72nd birthday, that he has received the vaccine that protects against the effects of COVID-19. Screen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. Competition regulations state that the rescheduled match between Rennes and Spurs must take place before Dec. 31 though there is no clear space in Tottenham's fixture list for that game to be placed. "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. (modern). "I think this is a serious problem. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. "Let's try and answer the why in this. 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. Every day we are having a positive. The situation is serious but I dont know and its a pity because I repeat during the press conference I want to speak about football and now to speak about Covid I think this is not a good thing for you, me, our fans, for all of football I think.. The news will bring more frustration for Nuno, who saw his side suffer in the wake of September's international fixtures when some squad members returned injured and three South American players went to Croatia for 10 days in order to avoid hard quarantine in England. Tomorrow, who? After the international break, there are always huge issues that happen, Nuno said, when asked whether he had fitness concerns over and above those with the South Americans. People that yesterday werent positive, today were positive and we continue to have contact with people we think are negative but the day after become positive. "The situation is so strange and incredible that to speak about football is very impossible. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Maddisons going to be looking for a new club next season. The Tottenham Hotspur players celebrate one of their goals against Norwich City. What started out as reports of six COVID-positive players has ballooned up to eight, and possibly now more. Better me than a player for sure. Better me than a player for sure. "This is an ongoing and developing situation. Being ruled out because of the protocols can suggest any number of things, including a positive test, a suspected positive test or contact-tracing data showing that a player might have been exposed to a person with COVID-19. The Tottenham manager, like many of his Premier League counterparts, has become accustomed to welcoming back players from international duty with concerns over their readiness to play and little or no time to work with them before the following match. "As of lunchtime on Wednesday, we understand Spurs have not made that request to Premier League. The two unnamed players must now isolate for 10 days as per Government rules, keeping them out of the game at St James' Park, a Europa Conference League match against Vitesse Arnhem and the London derby at West Ham next weekend. 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. 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. 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. Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. The . The Italian manager also questioned why they were continuing to train with cases on the rise, saying the "situation is very clear". A Premier League statement confirmed there were 12 new positive tests for Covid-19 in the latest rounds of testing. Opponents have failed to make more than 10 3s against the Spurs in that stretch while . Eight players and five members of staff have. Rennes, who have 11 points, are unbeaten and through to the knockout stages as group winners. Tottenham Hotspur are facing a significant headache on their fixture list in the coming weeks after the Premier League board sanctioned their request to postpone Sunday's game against Brighton in the hours after UEFA took similar steps to delay a Europa Conference League tie with Rennes. Me? With players and their head coach "scared" to go into work the Premier League board backed Spurs' request to delay the fixture at a meeting on Thursday afternoon. "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. At the end of the training session today, again one player positive. 2:52 pm ET. Tottenham Hotspur have been rocked by a Covid-19 outbreak in their camp and it's been reported up to six players have tested positive. 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. Schools will need to be the frontline in the war against Covid-19 going forward. 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. 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. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. 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. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Then, the Hornets played the Spurs on Sunday. Tottenham's Europa Conference League match against Rennes on Thursday is off after eight players and five members of staff tested positive for Covid-19 at the London club. 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. Unfounded claims about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines proliferated in the hours and days after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during Monday's game, revealing how pervasive so-called vaccine misinformation remains three years after the pandemic began.. Play for free, entries by 3pm. If and when that match is made up, viewers will be able to stream on Paramount+. The Charlotte Hornets, who played the Spurs on Sunday, are undergoing contact tracing and will have their next two games postponed, the NBA said. Up to six Tottenham first-team players and two members of backroom staff. They also have an additional game to play after their game with Burnley was postponed nine days ago due to heavy snow. 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. 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. 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Earlier in the day, UEFA had confirmed that the Europa Conference League game against Rennes would not go ahead to the disappointment of both the visiting side -- who released a strongly worded statement on Wednesday complaining that Tottenham had not given them sufficient information about the outbreak before they travelled to London -- and fellow Group G side Vitesse. Something has to be done so the players dont spend so much time away from the clubs., Matt Targett gets his aim wrong to hand Spurs nervy win over Aston Villa, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. According to widespread reports, a number of players and members of Contes staff returned positive lateral flow tests on Monday. 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.". 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. "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. 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A Daily CBS Soccer Podcastwhere we take you beyond the pitch and around the globe for commentary, previews, recaps and more. Tottenham's plans for Sunday's Premier League trip to Newcastle have been plunged into chaos after two players tested positive for coronavirus. 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. Beattie draws Arsenal level again in fascinating CL semi LIVE! 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? We should also like to thank both clubs for their understanding during these challenging times.". There a reduced numbers on site, essential staff only as they take measures to try and contain this virus outbreak.". section: | slug: tottenham-covid-19-outbreak-antonio-conte-squad-scared-as-cases-rise-upcoming-fixtures-in-doubt | sport: soccer | route: article_single.us | Their match against. Washington - out due to coronavirus protocols. Tomorrow we don't know what will happen.". This makes me for sure upset. "This is not a good thing for me, our fans, for all football.". Tottenham 'are hit by MORE Covid cases with a first-team player and a number of their U23s team testing positive' in a fresh outbreak, with Antonio Conte's plans taking another blow after. The other is in the Premier League against Brighton this weekend. Four San Antonio Spurs players have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the NBA's biggest outbreak since January. Why not us? "People that yesterday weren't positive and today are, and we're continuing to have contact with (them). There's a lot that we. But now we have 11 players available and today we prepared the game with one player that should play then we finished the session and this player was positive. ', Arteta: This is not over | Lampard: Arsenal still in the title race. "It's not right for everyone because we have family and we have contact with our family when we come back home. Tottenham arent the only club affected, either, with Chelsea confirming on Tuesday that midfielder Mateo Kovacic has also tested positive for COVID-19. Spurs are awaiting confirmati Conte did not clarify whether tomorrow's game against Rennes would be going ahead but made clear his concern not just to be fulfilment of fixtures but the safety of players and staff. "They are different people and each and everyone needs different things and it is up to us to find the right moments to do it and always being helpful and supportive.". I'm here to speak about football, my players, the atmosphere we want to see tomorrow. 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. Any players from both sides who were sent home from training on Tuesday or later would be unable to return to work with U.K. guidelines requiring they isolate for 10 days. They then have a trip to the Midlands to face Leicester on December 16. 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. We have problems but I will not say before the game. jeffrey berns worth,
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