[서울신문] Tottenham’s Lamela Rosselso Regilon X-mas meeting question… Corona 19 confirmed rumors

Controversy over violation of the four-stage quarantine guidelines, equivalent to the UK’s London blockade
Local reporter Lamela uploaded and deleted positive SNS for Rosselso

Some of Son Heung-min (Tottenham)’s teammates broke the COVID-19 quarantine rules and held a Christmas meeting, causing controversy. Some are also talking about corona 19 confirmation.

According to Reuters news agency on the 3rd (Korean time), Tottenham’s Eric Lamela and Giovanni Rosselso, defender Sergio Regilon, and West Ham United midfielder Manuel Ranzini had a meeting with their family last Christmas. Was known through. All of them are from Argentina, except for the Spanish-born Leglon. In the photos posted on social media, there were close to 20 participants in the meeting.

Currently, in London, England, where Tottenham and West Ham clubs are connected, four steps have been put in place in relation to the COVID-19 quarantine, and criticism is rising at Christmas gatherings such as Lamela. In step 4, if home work is not possible, you must stay at home for purposes such as school day care campaigns, and you can only meet one other household member in an outdoor public place.

“We were very disappointed,” the Tottenham club made a statement and said, “I strongly criticize the players for gathering with family and friends on Christmas Day.” He suggested discipline, saying, “This issue will be handled internally by the club.”

The players also immediately apologized. Lamela wrote on her social media, “I deeply regret and apologize for my judgment,” and “I am ashamed to disappoint them, giving thanks to everyone who works for our safety.” “I want to apologize to everyone. We know people are making great sacrifices for the safety of themselves and their loved ones. It deserves to show my disappointment,” he said, “I will try to be a better example in the future.”

Lamela and Rosselso, who are rehabilitating injuries, were removed from the Leeds United list on the night of the 2nd. Regilon was included on the list of substitutes but kept the bench. Meanwhile, prior to the match, local sports journalist Duncan Castle posted a post on his SNS, saying, “I know that Lamela and Rosselso were tested positive for Corona 19, but Tottenham did not request a postponement of the match from the Premier League Secretariat.” did. Tottenham did not give any official reaction to this.

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