TOTTENHAM’S game against Fulham has been called off due to a coronavirus outbreak.
It is the third Premier League game of the season to be postponed following a surge in positive tests before kick-off.
Jose Mourinho’s side are seventh in the Premier League table Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Fulham have suffered an outbreak ahead of the trip to North London, report The Athletic.
The highly-anticipated clash – which was set to kick-off at 6pm – will be rescheduled.
The match was left in doubt after reports surfaced of an outbreak earlier this week.
But Jose Mourinho’s side were left waiting around on Wednesday to find out whether the game would go ahead.
The ex-Chelsea boss shared a video of his squad sitting about inside of the stadium before kick-off.
In the clip posted at 2pm, he wrote: “Match at 6pm… We still don’t know if we play. Best league in the world.”
A statement from Spurs read: “The Premier League informed us of the decision this [Wednesday] afternoon, with Fulham having requested the postponement on the grounds of the number of Covid-19 positive cases among their players and staff.
“Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur sends their best wishes to Fulham for a safe and speedy recovery to all those who are affected.”
Fulham boss Parker missed his club’s Boxing Day meeting with Southampton.
The Cottagers boss has tested negative for Covid-19, but had to isolate after a member of his household returned a positive test.
Jose Mourinho shared a video to his Instagram of his team waiting aroundCredit: Instagram @josemourinho
Manchester City’s game against Everton on Monday was also postponed for the same reason.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United played at Burnley on Tuesday despite being without three players.
Blades boss Chris Wilder reporting that ‘four of five’ of his backroom staff had tested positive.
Despite the latest Covid spike, Premier League bosses are determined to keep the season on track.
There are increasing concerns over the spread of the virus after the discovery of the fast-growing mutant strains.
But the top-flight officials are still said to have ‘full confidence’ in the protocols that are in place.
Part of the statement read: “The Premier League continues to have full confidence in its COVID-19 protocols and being able to continue to play our fixtures as scheduled.”
Tottenham’s game against Fulham will be rescheduled Credit: AP:Associated Press
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