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Tottenham struck by Covid outbreak as 'SIX first-team players and two backroom staff test positive for the virus' which could see Spurs 'ask the Premier League to POSTPONE their clash with Brighton' as their plans are thrown into chaos

Tottenham have reportedly been hit by a Covid outbreak within their squad which has thrown their plans into chaos.

Up to six first-team players and two members of the backroom staff have returned positive lateral flow tests on Monday, according to Football.London.

They will now undergo PCR tests on Tuesday to confirm the results before any decisions are made over how to proceed. It is not yet confirmed which players or members of staff have tested positive for the virus.

Antonio Conte's Tottenham have reportedly been hit with a Covid outbreak within the squad

Should the PCR tests also come back positive, Spurs may consider reaching out to the Premier League to have this Sunday's trip to Brighton postponed, according to The Telegraph.