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Tottenham issue Antonio Conte health update as head coach to remain in Italy

Tottenham have confirmed that Antonio Conte will remain at his family home in Italy after a post-operation check in his homeland on Wednesday. After undergoing surgery to remove his gallbladder two weeks ago, the head coach returned to Hotspur Way last Thursday and was in the dugout for the defeats against Leicester City and AC Milan.

Tottenham have confirmed in a statement that Cristian Stellini will assume responsibility when it comes to the first team. The club are not putting a timeframe on when the head coach, who stayed behind in Italy after their Champions League defeat for his check-up, will return at this stage.

A statement on Tottenham's official website read: "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.

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