Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is set to undergo surgery to remove his gallbladder after being diagnosed with cholecystitis. The club have said the procedure will take place today (Wednesday) and the Italian will then return following a period of recuperation.
Conte became Tottenham manager in November 2021 and was able to guide the club to a top four finish in the 2021/22 season with the shrewd January signings of Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski key to their success.
Seven more players were signed by Conte in the summer with Ivan Persisic reuniting in north London with his former boss after the pair enjoyed success together at Inter Milan. Fraser Forster and Djed Spence were recruited as back-up options while Yves Bissouma, Richarlison and Clement Lenglet were signed as immediate first-team options. Destiny Udogie was also a summer acquisition but he was immediately loaned back to Udinese.
