LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur supervisor Antonio Conte will miss his aspect’s Premier League residence 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 check in Italy yesterday (Wednesday), Antonio Conte will remain at his family home to further and fully recover from his recent gallbladder surgery,” Tottenham mentioned in a press release.
“Health is the most important consideration and everyone at the club wishes him well.”
The 53-year-old missed Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Manchester City 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 City, wherein they have been hammered 4-1.
Conte, whose assistant Cristian Stellini will once more take over duty for the primary workforce, mentioned he had underestimated the severity of his surgical procedure.
“My great sense of responsibility towards the club, the players, the staff and the fans brought me to anticipate my comeback on field,” he mentioned on Instagram.
“Sadly I underestimated the process, which wasn’t a routine operation, however a sudden and critical emergency.
“My body has suffered my impatience and now I am forced to stop until my entire recovery. Who knows me, understands what a burden this is for me, but it is necessary. Come on you Spurs!”
Conte’s contract expires on the finish of June with Tottenham having the choice to increase it for one more 12 months.
Tottenham are fifth within the Premier League.