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

By Sami Mokbel for MailOnline

Published: 18:34 BST, 21 September 2020 | Updated: 18:58 BST, 21 September 2020

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

Leyton Orient’s Breyer Group Stadium has been put in lockdown after a squad Covid outbreak

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