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  • Spurs boss Conte returns to England following gallbladder surgery

    Spurs boss Conte returns to England following gallbladder surgery

    Antonio Conte

    Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has travelled back the UK from Italy on Wednesday, having recently taken time off to undergo gallbladder surgery.

    Conte became unwell with cholecystitis in late January, an illness where gallstones cause inflammation of the gallbladder leading to severe abdominal pain.

    The Spurs boss underwent surgery in Turin to remove his gallbladder last week and remained in the city, where his family continues to be based, to recuperate. Once the operation had been completed, he quickly informed fans of its success.

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    Conte has also stayed in touch throughout his time off and was on the phone to Harry Kane within minutes of the final whistle at the end of the weekend’s victory over Manchester City, a game which saw Kane break Jimmy Greaves’ record to become Spurs’ all-time leading goalscorer.

    At this moment in time, it remains unclear what kind of role Conte will have in the build-up to the team’s Premier League clash with Leicester on Saturday. But there remains hope that he will be with the squad at the King Power Stadium.

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    Assistant coach Cristian Stellini has been taking charge in his absence.

    Since losing the north London derby to Arsenal and throwing away a 2-0 half-time lead against Manchester City, Spurs have won their last two Premier League games to go within a point of the top four, albeit having played a game more than the clubs directly above them.

    After the Leicester game, Conte will return to Italy with his team as Spurs take on AC Milan in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.

  • Spurs boss Conte ‘already feeling better’ after gallbladder surgery

    Spurs boss Conte ‘already feeling better’ after gallbladder surgery

    Antonio Conte says he is “already feeling better” after the Tottenham head coach underwent surgery to remove his gallbladder.

    Conte was diagnosed with cholecystitis after beginning to suffer from severe abdominal pain, with the club announcing he would need to undergo surgery on Wednesday.

    The Italian is now set to take a period of time away from football to recover.

    Following the surgery, Conte posted on his Instagram story, saying: “Thank you for your lovely messages, my surgery has gone well and I’m already feeling better.

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    “Now’s time to recover, I can’t wait to get back on the field with the team.”

    In his absence, Tottenham’s assistant manager Cristian Stellini is expected to take charge with Spurs set to face Manchester City this Sunday.

    The north London side then travel to face Leicester City the following weekend before the away first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie against Italian heavyweights Milan on February 14.

    Spurs are fifth in the Premier League ahead of the weekend action, three points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester United, who have played a game less.