The rumor that circulated since Friday has been confirmed.
The Europa League Conference meeting between Tottenham and Rennes, counting for the 6th and last day of the group stage, scheduled for Thursday in London and postponed due to cases of Covid-19 within the English team, could not be rescheduled and must therefore be canceled, UEFA announced on Saturday.
“Unfortunately, and despite all efforts, a solution that could suit the two clubs could not be found,” a spokesperson told AFP, specifying that the forfeit score of this group match would be determined. by its supervisory and disciplinary body.
The final phase does not begin until February but the draw will take place next Monday in Switzerland.
With many cases of covid-19 in their squad (8) and staff (5), the English Tottenham had decided late Wednesday afternoon not to play the match, while the Rennes had already arrived in London .
After an imbroglio, UEFA postponed the match despite the Bretons' willingness to play.
In a scathing statement on its site, Stade Rennais expressed its disapproval.
Rennes, leader of group G with 11 points, has already qualified for the round of 16.
Tottenham (3rd with 7 points) had to win to take 2nd place, synonymous with dams, at Vitesse Arnhem (10 pts).
A defeat on the green carpet would lead to the elimination of the London club from the Europa League conference.
Scheduled for this Sunday at 2 p.m., the trip of Antonio Conte's team to Brighton has also been postponed.
The club's training center is also closed.
We can confirm that our Premier League fixture at Brighton & Hove Albion, on Sunday 12 December at 14:00, has been postponed following a Premier League Board meeting this afternoon.
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- Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 9, 2021
Stade Rennais will host OGC Nice, this Sunday (3 p.m.), in one of the matches at the top of the 18th day of Ligue 1.
