The publication of a snapshot on social networks, showing players from Tottenham and West Ham on the occasion of the end of the year celebrations, creates controversy in the United Kingdom.
Tottenham could take disciplinary action against players Erik Lamela, Sergio Reguilon and Giovani Lo Celso for violating health protocols relating to Covid-19, after the trio were seen attending a party, the club said. London Saturday.
“We are disappointed because we have given the players all the information and the necessary conditions. We are not happy. It was a bad surprise, ”said Jose Mourinho at a press conference after the victory against Leeds (3-0).
Suckling pig for Christmas
The Special One insisted on the case of the Spanish defender Reguilon to whom he had offered a suckling pig for Christmas, knowing that he would have to spend the holidays alone in London: “I gave him an incredible gift, a Portuguese piglet. It is amazing as a gift among the Portuguese and the Spanish. I was told he (Reguilon) would spend Christmas on his own. He was not alone, as you have seen ”.
The Argentines Lamela and Lo Celso in the evening apologized on social networks: “I want to apologize for a decision I made at Christmas and which I deeply regret,” tweeted the first. “Afterwards, I understand the seriousness of my actions and their impact on others”.
Former PSG midfielder Lo Celso posted a similar message in which he promises to “do everything to set a better example in the future”.
“We are extremely disappointed and strongly condemn this photo showing some of our players with family and friends over Christmas, especially as we know the sacrifices everyone has made across the country to stay safe during the holiday season “The club 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 so that they adhere to them and lead by example,” Spurs assured. , specifying that “the matter would be dealt with internally”.
Manuel Lanzini too
On Saturday, in the Premier League home game against Leeds, Erik Lamela was not in the squad, Sergio Reguilon took his place on the bench, while Lo Celso is injured.
On the offending cliché, published on social networks, also appears among the guests the middle of West Ham, Manuel Lanzini. The club in the eastern suburbs of London claims to have also dealt with “the matter internally” and “strongly reminded Manuel of his responsibilities”.
(AFP)
