Antonio Conte may see the positives from Tottenham now being out of the Europa Conference League and it wouldn’t be the first time he has found success without European football. A victory would have seen them qualify, after Vitesse beat NS Mura 3-1. There was hope that a date could be found for the game to be rescheduled, but an agreement couldn’t be made from both Spurs and Rennes. A decision has now been made and it doesn’t work in Tottenham’s favour.
The Chairman of the UEFA Appeals Body took the following decision: “To declare the 2021/22 UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Stade Rennais FC, that was initially scheduled to be played on 9 December 2021, as forfeited by Tottenham Hotspur FC, who is therefore deemed to have lost the match 0-3 in accordance with Annex J.3.1 to the Regulations of the UEFA Europa Conference League (2021/22 Season).”
Spurs then responded to express their disappointment with the decision.
Tottenham spokesperson said: “We are disappointed by the ruling of the UEFA Appeals Body and the refusal to allow more time for the match to be rescheduled. We have to accept this ruling, however, and our focus now turns to the competitions we remain in.”
Spurs still have chances to win silverware in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, once they join the competition and being out of Europe may not be a bad things for Conte’s side.
