Tottenham Hotspur squad report for training as usual amidst coronavirus scare
The Premier League has decided to suspend all football matches until April following the coronavirus outbreak that is spreading across the world. It has however not stopped Tottenham Hotspur from going about first-team training as usual.
Jose Mourinho led his side out to train as they prepared for what was to be a crucial match against Manchester United in the race for top four. Alasdair Gold, a journalist for Football.London has confirmed on Twitter that the session had gone ahead. The club now face a decision on how to operate over the coming weeks.
Following that Premier League announcement, it's worth noting Tottenham's players are training as normal today at Hotspur Way.
— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) March 13, 2020
The decision to suspend football matches for a month was taken after a number of clubs were impacted by the virus. Brendan Rodgers confirmed that a number of his players showed symptoms while Everton confirmed that their players and staff will be self-isolating.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea prospect Callum Hudson-Odoi were both diagnosed with the virus and have also been placed under isolation.
The Premier League confirmed that the Premier League, EFL and Women’s Super League has been suspended until April 3rd at the earliest. This suspension is applicable to all England team fixtures at every level and all FA competitions including the FA Cup and the Women’s FA Cup, along with academy and youth-team matches.
The announcement went on to say that given the scenario, there is no other option but to suspend the league. It went on to say that all parties are committed to trying to complete this season’s domestic fixtures and options are being explored on how to do so.
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Tottenham also welcomed back Moussa Sissoko to first-team training. The delay could prove beneficial for us as it will give Ben Davies and Harry Kane the time to return to the first-team action.
We are seven points behind Chelsea in fourth. The return of some of our star players will benefit us in the final run-up for the Champions League spots.
