Tottenham fine Sergio Reguilon, Erik Lamela and Giovani Lo Celso for breaching Covid restrictions

Tottenham have reportedly fined trio Sergio Reguilon, Erik Lamela and Giovani Lo Celso for breaching lockdown rules on Christmas Day.

That’s according to The Athletic, who add that Tottenham’s hierarchy have reminded the three players of their responsibilities.

But there is no suspension for the trio, who were pictured in a large group photo alongside West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini to celebrate Christmas. 

Tottenham stars Sergio Reguilon, Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso and West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini are believed to have broken Covid-19 rules by spending Christmas together

Lanzini posted a picture of himself and his family in the same house on Christmas Day

Defender Reguilon and forward Lamela both played for Tottenham on December 27 in the 1-1 draw against Wolves. Reguilon played 63 minutes and Lamela came on as a substitute in the 84th minute. Lo Celso missed the game through injury.

Reguilon and Lamela could feature for Tottenham in the EFL Cup semi-final against Brentford on Tuesday night. 

Lamela tweeted: ‘I want to apologise for a decision I made over Christmas which I deeply regret. 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.’

Lo Celso responded to fans’ criticisms by posting: ‘I want to apologise to everyone — I understand the great sacrifices people are making to keep themselves and loved ones safe and the frustration you have expressed towards me is justified.’

Lanzini, posting on Twitter, with four praying emojis, wrote: ‘I want to apologise for a bad mistake I made over Christmas and I take full responsibility for my actions. I know people have made difficult sacrifices to stay safe and I should be setting a better example.’

Both Reguilon (left) and Lamela (right) played in Tottenham’s draw with Wolves on December 27 while Lo Celso missed out through injury

Tottenham midfielder Erik Lamela also took to social media to say sorry for his actions

Spurs’ Lo Celso also apologised for breaching Covid restrictions with message on social media

The West Ham forward issued an apology on Twitter for breaking the government guidelines 

Spurs manager Jose Mourinho said after his side’s 3-0 win against Leeds he was ‘disappointed’ with his players, particularly as he had left Reguilon a special Christmas dinner at the training ground with the Spaniard meant to be on his own on December 25.

‘It was an amazing gift, a Portuguese piglet,’ said Mourinho. ‘I gave it because I was told he was spending Christmas on his own. He was not alone, as you could see, and we, of course, feel disappointed. We give the players all the education and the conditions. It was a negative surprise for us.’

On Saturday, Tottenham said: ‘We strongly condemn this image as we know the sacrifices everybody around the country made to stay safe over the festive period. 

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

West Ham struck a similar tone about Argentinian Lanzini, saying: ‘Manuel has been strongly reminded of his responsibilities.’