Antonio Conte has confirmed a Covid-19 outbreak in his Tottenham squad that has seen eight players test positive for the virus.
Speaking ahead of his side's Europa Conference League clash with Rennes on Thursday, Conte told reporters: "Eight players and five members of staff but the problem is that every day we're having people with Covid, people that yesterday weren't positive and today are and we're continuing to have contact with. It's a serious problem."
"Everyone is a bit scared. People have families. Why we have to take the risk? This is my question," said the Italian.
"Today, two positives. And tomorrow, who? Me? I don't know. Better me than a player for sure. But I think it's not right for everyone. We have contact with our families."
"Everyday we are having more positives," said the Spurs boss, who says the issue is "a serious problem".