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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner

Antonio Conte calls on Spurs doctors to publicly explain Oliver Skipp injury

Antonio Conte says he is ‘disappointed and frustrated’ at the FA Cup defeat by Middlesbrough
Antonio Conte says he was ‘disappointed and frustrated’ at the FA Cup defeat by Middlesbrough. Photograph: Tottenham Hotspur FC/Getty Images

Antonio Conte has said that Tottenham’s doctors ought to explain publicly why Oliver Skipp remains out with a pelvic injury as he betrayed his irritation over the midfielder’s continued absence.

Skipp last played for Spurs in the 2-0 Premier League defeat at Chelsea on 23 January and Conte said on 8 February that the medical department ought to have him back in two weeks, although he was putting pressure on them to make it seven to 10 days at most.

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