By Daily Sports on January 18, 2022
Antonio Conte says the Premier League's decision to postpone Tottenham's north London derby against Arsenal was "very strange" and called for his side to be shown "more respect".
Spurs were due to host Arsenal in a crucial game as both sides battle for places in the top four, but it was called off on Saturday following the Gunners' request to the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta's side claimed they had "many players unavailable across our squad as a result of Covid, injuries and players away with their countries at AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations)".
Spurs responded to the Premier League's decision on Saturday by calling it "very surprising", and Conte has now questioned why injuries and international call-ups are being taken into account when clubs apply for matches to be postponed.
"The club made a statement and I think the club expressed our disappointment about the decision," said Conte. "It was for sure a strange decision.
"My feeling is that when there is a situation to play, we have to play and not postpone games for injuries or for international duty.
"We have a big problem to solve with Covid but only about this situation can you decide to postpone. (Sky Sports)
•PHOTO: Conte
Source Daily Sports
Posted January 18, 2022
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