UEFA are giving serious consideration to postponing Tottenham’s clash against Rennes.
The Premier League club are optimistic the game won’t go ahead due to the club’s Covid crisis.
Sportsmail has learned that there was growing confidence at the north London club on Wednesday night that UEFA would agree to postpone the fixture.
Antonio Conte's side have 11 players in the squad who have tested positive for Covid
The news comes after the club reported at least 13 positive coronavirus cases - including 11 players.
Spurs officials have been in talks with representatives from European football’s governing body with a view to getting the game halted.