Tottenham players expecting their Carabao Cup clash with Leyton Orient to be called off after a Covid-19 outbreak at the League Two side… with Jose Mourinho’s men awarded victory
- Leyton Orient have suffered a Covid-19 outbreak ahead of the visit of Tottenham
- The League Two outfit are due to host Premier League Spurs on Tuesday evening
- Orient may be unable to field a team for the Carabao Cup third-round showdown
- The likely scenario will result in Tottenham being awarded the victory and a bye
Tottenham and Leyton Orient players believe Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash will be called off with Jose Mourinho’s men handed the victory.
The game is under huge uncertainty following a Covid outbreak at Orient.
But Sportsmail understands players from both teams are now convinced Spurs will be handed the win and a place in the next round.
Leyton Orient’s Breyer Group Stadium has been put in lockdown after a squad Covid outbreak