By Daily sports on September 23, 2020

Tottenham’s EFL Cup tie against Leyton Orient has been postponed after the League Two side suffered a widespread coronavirus outbreak in their squad.

The two sides are now locked in talks with the EFL over whether Spurs are given a bye into the next round or if the game can be replayed at a later date after a significant number of Orient players tested positive for COVID-19.

Spurs paid for Orient to be tested ahead of Tuesday evening's game with official confirmation the match would not be played coming just two hours before kick-off.

“Tonight’s Carabao Cup match between Leyton Orient and Tottenham Hotspur is not taking place this evening as scheduled,” an EFL statement read.

“Discussions are ongoing between the relevant stakeholders in regards to the implications of the decision not to play tonight's game and a further update will be provided in due course.

“Leyton Orient, the EFL and the relevant authorities are conducting a thorough review of the club’s COVID-19 secure procedures with the view to reopening the stadium and training ground as soon as possible.”

Orient have been in lengthy discussions with the EFL and Public Health England ever since their players were tested for COVID-19 in the hours following last Saturday's 2-2 draw with Mansfield.

The testing of players in the Football League is not mandatory as it is in the Premier League with the authorities believing strict social distancing and hygiene measures to be sufficient.

Sources have told ESPN at least 15 players and staff have tested positive although the exact number is not yet known. The club shut their stadium and training ground as they sought to isolate the individuals involved and identify whether they could put a team together while following EFL protocols.

Sources have told ESPN the EFL initially indicated the tie would be awarded to Tottenham if Orient were unable to fulfil the fixture, as per competition guidelines, but the east London club have argued the exceptional circumstances should not rob them of vital revenue. (ESPN)

•PHOTO: Tottenham players 

Source Daily sports

Posted September 23, 2020

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