Conte to stay home after post-operation check in Italy

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte will again step away from first-team duties following a routine post-operation check in Italy.

Spurs boss will remain in his home country after undergoing surgery to remove his gallbladder two weeks ago as the assistant coach Cristian Stellini will take charge in his absence.

Conte returned to the touchline for last weekend’s 4-1 Premier League defeat at Leicester City and was again present for Tottenham’s 1-0 loss at AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday but has since remained in his home country.

He underwent the surgery two weeks ago and subsequently missed the 1-0 win over English champions Manchester City on February 5.

Following a routine post-operation check in Italy yesterday, Antonio Conte will remain at his family home to recover from his recent surgery.

Health is the most important consideration and everyone at the Club wishes him well.

Cristian Stellini will assume First Team duties. pic.twitter.com/k9L4ZcpGhv

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 16, 2023