There’s the potential for COVID-19 disruption for Spurs in Gameweek 16, with cases on the rise in the Premier League.
<a href="http://twitter.com/hollyshand">Holly Shand</a> looks at the rumours regarding Spurs ahead of Gameweek 16 as the situation develops.

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The latest statement on results of COVID-19 tests from the Premier League was reported on Monday:
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“The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 29 November and Sunday 5 December, across two rounds of testing, 3,154 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, there were 12 new positive tests.”
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Fantasy managers have already seen the impact in recent weeks. Ivan Toney was a casualty in Gameweek 15, after missing the Leeds United game following a positive result. 
He’s rumoured to be out for a further two Premier League fixtures.
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<h2 class="p1">Who will be affected? &#8211; COVID-19 disruption for Spurs in Gameweek 16 </h2>
While the Premier League don’t report individual or club names for positive COVID-19 tests, we often see leaked news in the press.
Rumours have been circulating since Monday evening that Tottenham Hotspur have had eight positive cases, involving six players and two staff. 
We saw in Gameweek 15 that Bryan Gil and Emerson Royal were left out of the squad against Norwich due to illness. They are two of the names on the leaked list.
Other players thought to be impacted at this stage are Ben Davies, Heung-Min Son, Lucas Moura and Cristian Romero.
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<h2 class="p1">How could this impact FPL? &#8211; COVID-19 disruption for Spurs in Gameweek 16 </h2>
With several Spurs players already potentially confirmed as positive, we could see a postponement. There is also the potential for further positive results before their game against Brighton on Sunday.
The Premier League don’t provide a specific ruling on the number of players needing to be affected for a postponement to occur. Instead, they judge each situation on a case by case basis.
However, we have seen instances in the past, most notably at Aston Villa last season. Given that their opponents Brighton have eight reported injuries of their own, a mutual agreement is very likely be reached.
We are about to hit the most contested phase of the Premier League season and the authorities cannot risk a widespread outbreak across multiple clubs. 
It will be in their best interest to postpone the game in order to not jeopardise the busy Christmas schedule.
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<h2 class="p1">What should FPL managers do ahead of Gameweek 16? &#8211; COVID-19 disruption for Spurs in Gameweek 16 </h2>
While this situation is developing, it’s important that FPL managers do nothing just yet. 
We should have a much clearer picture on Friday afternoon ahead of the 18:30 deadline, in which to react to the news. Hold off on making any transfers until then. 
The landscape could become clearer on Wednesday or Thursday. Spurs are due to play their final UEFA Conference League group round fixture against Rennes on Thursday December 9. 
Antonio Conte will have a press conference beforehand where we could get some clarification on the severity of the situation.
If a postponement does occur, with three Gameweeks taking place within ten days, plus the fixtures turning, it might be time to move on those Spurs assets. 
With defensive problems at Brighton, it might also be a good opportunity to upgrade goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to Aaron Ramsdale or David De Gea who have better form and fixtures. 
This article will be updated as more news drops, but Spurs&#8217; midweek fixture against Leicester City and subsequent Gameweek 18 tie next weekend against Liverpool could also hang in the balance.
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