Tottenham criticise Sergio Reguilon, Giovani Lo Celso, Erik Lamela for having Christmas family party

ByEurosport

Updated 02/01/2021 at 17:40 GMT

The Tottenham players and Lanzini were pictured at a family christmas party which goes against UK Covid-19 Tier 4 rules regarding mixing indoors. West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini was also in attendance and has seen his conduct condemned by the east London club.

Erik Lamela has apologised after breaking coronavirus guidelines by attending a Christmas party with Sergio Reguilon and Giovani Lo Celso.

"I want to apologise for a decision I made over Christmas which I deeply regret," he tweeted. "On reflection I understand the seriousness of my actions and the impact it has on others. I am truly thankful to everyone working hard to keep us safe and I feel ashamed knowing I’ve let people down."

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Tottenham had earlier released a statement criticising the trio after photos emerged online of the Tottenham trio and West Ham's Manuel Lanzini in attendance at a party, which goes against current UK Covid Tier 4 restrictions regarding social mixing.

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"We are extremely disappointed and strongly condemn this image showing some of our players with family and friends together at Christmas particularly as we know the sacrifices everybody around the country made to stay safe over the festive period," read the Tottenham statement.

"The rules are clear, there are no exceptions, and we regularly remind all our players and staff about the latest protocols and their responsibilities to adhere and set an example.The matter will be dealt with internally."

Reguilon was on the bench for Tottenham's Premier League match against Leeds on Saturday lunchtime, while Lamela and Lo Celso were not in the matchday squad.

West Ham also released a statement saying they have reminded Lanzini of his responsibilities.

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It read: "The club has set the highest possible standards with its protocols and measures relating to Covid-19 so we are disappointed to learn of Manuel Lanzini's actions.

"The matter has been dealt with internally and Manuel has been strongly reminded of his responsibilities."

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