Tottenham says their Europa Conference League match against Rennes is off thanks to a Covid-19 outbreak. However, the French club disputed the decision.
Spurs discharged an announcement on a weekday evening that said they “can ensure that our UEFA Europa Conference League cluster G home fixture against Stade Rennais won’t take place”.
It followed revelations that eight first-team players and five employees had tested positive for Covid-19.
“Discussions are current with UEFA and that we shall give an extra update on this fixture in due course,” Spurs added.
However, Rennes disputed Tottenham’s statement, saying UEFA has not confirmed the choice.
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The French club aforementioned the choice to call off the sport had been taken “unilaterally” by Tottenham, which they needed to play the game on Thursday as scheduled.
The Ligue 1 club, who say they were made tuned in to Tottenham’ intention not to play the game once landing in London, conjointly same the Premier League facet had shown a “lack of honest play”.
UEFA rules typically mean matches can’t be postponed unless a club has fewer than thirteen players or no registered goalkeeper available.
Tottenham say they need additionally been suggested to shut the first-team space of their coaching ground “in the interests of the health and safety of players and staff”. All different areas of their training centre stay operational.
All European cluster stage matches should be completed by the tip of 2021, with the club already facing a busy festive schedule feat no prominent window to set up the fixture.
