Antonio Conte has resorted to using mannequins in training to make up for a lack of numbers in his Covid-hit squad ahead of tomorrow’s daunting encounter with Liverpool.
The Tottenham boss was diplomatic yesterday, saying his side were ready to play if the Premier League decided that was best and that vaccinations are a personal decision.
But he did shed light on the last fortnight’s disturbances as Spurs closed their training ground after nine players tested positive for Covid, along with multiple staff and Under 23 players.
‘For three days we didn’t have a training session and then we had a training session with only 10, 12 players,’ said Conte, who added morale was ‘very, very down’ at the club.