LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur supervisor Antonio Conte will miss his facet’s Premier League dwelling conflict towards West Ham United on Sunday as he continues to get well from gallbladder surgical procedure.
Conte has remained in Italy following Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat by AC Milan within the Champions League on Tuesday.
“Following a routine post-operation test in Italy yesterday (Wednesday), Antonio Conte will stay at his household dwelling to additional and absolutely get well from his latest gallbladder surgical procedure,” Tottenham stated in a press release.
“Well being is an important consideration and everybody on the membership needs him effectively.”
The 53-year-old missed Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Manchester Metropolis 11 days in the past after present process surgical procedure however had returned to the dugout for final weekend’s Premier League fixture towards Leicester Metropolis, during which they have been hammered 4-1.
Conte, whose assistant Cristian Stellini will once more take over duty for the primary crew, stated he had underestimated the severity of his surgical procedure.
“My nice sense of duty in the direction of the membership, the gamers, the workers and the followers introduced me to anticipate my comeback on subject,” he stated on Instagram.
“Sadly I underestimated the process, which wasn’t a routine operation, however a sudden and severe emergency.
“My physique has suffered my impatience and now I’m compelled to cease till my whole restoration. Who is aware of me, understands what a burden that is for me, however it’s vital. Come on you Spurs!”
Conte’s contract expires on the finish of June with Tottenham having the choice to increase it for an additional 12 months.
Tottenham are fifth within the Premier League.