Premier League stars condemned for Covid offense

Photos circulated on social media showed Erik Lamela, Sergio Reguilon and Giovani Lo Celso during the party in London, with West Ham player Manuel Lanzini also present.

Restrictions by the British government prohibit mixing with other people indoors, with London in the highest level 4 area of ​​lockdown due to the rapid spread of a new type of Covid-19.

Tottenham reacted angrily, while all three players faced disciplinary action, while West Ham said Lanzini was “strongly reminded of his responsibilities.”

Lamela was not included in Tottenham’s squad for Saturday’s game against Leeds, while regular starter Reguilon, a summer signing from Real Madrid, was an unused substitute. Lo Celso was injured.

“We are very disappointed and condemn the image that some of our players show with family and friends along with Christmas, especially as we know what the sacrifices are that everyone in the country has made to stay safe during the festive season,” Tottenham said. said in a statement.

“The rules are clear, there are no exceptions, and we regularly remind all our players and staff of the latest protocols and their responsibilities to adhere to and set an example.

“The case will be handled internally.”

Tottenham MP David Lammy also took to social media to voice his opinion, calling the trio “stupid and selfish”.

Tottenham’s remaining players take the controversy off the field with a 3-0 win over Leeds United to move to third place in the Premier League standings, four points behind the top two Liverpool and Manchester United.

Leeds, so impressive after his promotion, had the better point of the early openings before Steven Bergwijn was drowned by Ezgjan Alioski and Harry Kane made no mistake from the penalty kick to give Tottenham the lead.

He then combined again with strike partner Son Heung-min to send the South Korean in for the second, his 100th for Tottenham.

Harry Kane celebrates with Son Heung-min after leading Tottenham Hotspur to Leeds United.  Sun later scored the second in a 3-0 victory.

The three points were effectively sealed when Son’s second corner of Toby Alderweireld went home on the nearby poles.

Matt Doherty’s late dismissal for a second yellow card sparked an excellent win for Spurs, but manager Jose Mourinho was content with an ‘important three points’.

Mourinho briefly referred to the disciplinary issues facing three of his stars after breaking the rules.

“I think every club does the best for their players to keep everyone safe, but then there are moments in private life that you can not control,” he told BT Sport.

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“Not everyone can get the blame, so we have to keep going,” he added.

Mourinho was critical of the Premier League after his team’s midfield match against Fulham was canceled at short notice and that he doubled his opinion on postponement.

“I go back to the initial rules if you have 14 players available, you have to play. I see no other reason not to do that.”

Earlier, Fulham’s game against Burnley on Sunday was also postponed due to the positive Covid-19 at the West London club.

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