Tottenham have read the riot act to three of their players for attending a party at a house over the Christmas period in clear breach of coronavirus regulations. A photograph that has circulated on social media shows Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso and Sergio Reguilón – together with West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini – at the get-together. There are 15 adults in the shot, which is believed to have been taken on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
West Ham are deeply unhappy with Lanzini, who came on as a substitute in their 1-0 win at Everton on Friday. They say that the midfielder has tested negative for Covid since the picture was taken. Lamela was not in the Spurs squad for their Saturday lunchtime game against Leeds while Reguilón was among the substitutes. Lo Celso is out with a hamstring injury.
A Spurs spokesperson said: “We are extremely disappointed and strongly condemn this image showing some of our players with family and friends together at Christmas particularly as we know the sacrifices everybody around the country made to stay safe over the festive period.
“The rules are clear, there are no exceptions, and we regularly remind all our players and staff about the latest protocols and their responsibilities to adhere and set an example. The matter will be dealt with internally.”
West Ham said: “The club has set the highest possible standards with its protocols and measures relating to Covid-19 so we are disappointed to learn of Manuel Lanzini’s actions. The matter has been dealt with internally and Manuel has been strongly reminded of his responsibilities.”
This is not the first time Spurs’ players have broken lockdown rules as there were several incidents during the first lockdown in the spring. José Mourinho was seen holding a personal training session with Tanguy Ndombele, Ryan Sessegnon and Davinson Sánchez were seen out running together, while Serge Aurier was a repeat offender, having a haircut and a personal training session with Moussa Sissoko.
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