Why was the Chelsea vs Tottenham match postponed for the 26th matchday of the Premier League?

The English Premier League, for many the most important and competitive tournament on the planet, was going to continue its 26th day this Friday, February 23, with one of the most attractive matches that can be expected, nothing less than a Chelsea–Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

However, the London derby will not be played: it has been officially postponed. For what reason? We explain it to you below.

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Chelsea-Tottenham was postponed because the team led by Mauricio Pochettino will play this coming Sunday against Liverpool, at Wembley, the final of the EFL Cup.

In this way, the “Blues” will be able to take advantage of the break and focus on the momentous match against Jurgen Klopp's men, who have just performed during the week and won 4-1 against Luton Town, who started by winning the match.

Meanwhile, the “Spurs” are the losers in this case because they will not have action for several days, with their next match scheduled for March 2 against Crystal Palace.

This match will be an opportunity and a revenge for Chelsea, which will remember the 2021-22 edition of the same competition, when with Thomas Tuchel on the substitutes' bench, lost to the 'Reds' in the penalty shootout (10-11).

Furthermore, the “Blues” are on an irregular path and a victory could mean support for their discussed Argentine coach, while the “Reds” lead the Premier League but with the very hard news of the departure of their coach Klopp, who will not continue ended this season due to health reasons.

The last precedent between these teams dates back to January 31 by the Premier: Liverpool was beaten 4-1, with goals from Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Díaz. Christopher Nkunku scored Chelsea's only goal. Who will be the great champion this Sunday?

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