UEFA confirms Tottenham's Europa Conference League match against Rennes cannot be rescheduled

UEFA said it had tried to find a viable solution to reschedule Thursday's match in London and ensure the group stage could be completed.

Tottenham Hotspur's Europa Conference League group game against Rennes will not be played after it was called off this week. (Representative Image)

Tottenham Hotspur's Europa Conference League group game against Rennes will not be played after it was called off this week because of COVID-19 infections in the Premier League club, European football's governing body said on Saturday.

UEFA said it had tried to find a viable solution to reschedule Thursday's match in London and ensure the group stage could be completed.

"Unfortunately, despite all efforts, a solution that could work for both clubs could not be found," the UEFA said.

 

"As a consequence, the match can no longer be played, and the matter will, therefore, be referred to the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body for a decision to be taken in accordance with Annex J of the ... competition regulations."

On the eve of the encounter, Spurs said it had been called off after manager Antonio Conte confirmed 13 positive cases at the club, eight involving players and the rest among staff.

Rennes later criticised that decision, saying it was taken unilaterally by Tottenham and that it reserved the right to appeal to UEFA.

 

Spurs were vying with Vitesse to finish second in Group G and secure a spot in a playoff round before the last 16. Rennes has reached the last 16 as Group G winner on 11 points after five matches.

Tottenham's Premier League match at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday was also postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.