Rennes intent on playing Conference League clash despite Covid-19 outbreak in Tottenham Hotspur squad

Rennes intent on playing Conference League clash despite Covid-19 outbreak in Tottenham Hotspur squad

Stade Rennes have clarified that they are sticking with their decision to play Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.

This is despite the North London side having a Covid-19 outbreak in their squad and having as many as 8 players sidelined.

Rennes said in a statement: “Following the press release published by Tottenham at 9 p.m. this Wednesday (on postponing the game), Stade Rennais FC would like to clarify the following facts.

“In a video conference at 7.45 p.m. between representatives of UEFA, Tottenham and SRFC, the Spurs director of football announced their intention not to play the UEFA Europa Conference League game. Unilateral decision which has not been confirmed by UEFA in any way.

“As the match is not officially called off by UEFA, Stade Rennais has stuck to its decision to play the game. [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.

“They claimed a decision from the English authorities, without providing any official documents. This lack of fair play is all the more flagrant given that Tottenham confirmed by mail early this afternoon that the match would be held, before informing Rennes of their intention not to play right after [the team] landed at London City Airport.”

Antonio Conte’s side have been caught in a difficult situation with Rennes’ desire to play, as Spurs haven’t even trained in recent days due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

13 individuals within the club (including 5 staff members) tested positive for Covid recently and there are fears about more cases being within the squad – which is why Spurs want their upcoming games to be postponed.

Source: Staderennais.com
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