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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner

Antonio Conte not fully recovered with injury-hit Spurs set for Milan challenge

Antonio Conte takes a team training session
Antonio Conte is still recovering from his emergency gallbladder surgery. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

Antonio Conte has admitted that he is still short of full fitness after his emergency gallbladder surgery as he opened up on the emotional toll of a dramatic period, which has also seen his Tottenham team rocked by injuries.

Conte, who is preparing for Tuesday night’s Champions League last 16, first-leg tie against Milan at San Siro, underwent the operation to remove his gallbladder earlier this month, having been taken seriously ill.

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