Tottenham assistant head coach Cristian Stellini has indicated that he is expecting Antonio Conte to return to the Spurs dugout after next Sunday's Premier League clash against Chelsea. Returning to Hotspur Way just over a week ago following his recent gallbladder surgery, Conte was back in charge of the team for the defeats against Leicester City and AC Milan.
However, it was confirmed by the club on Thursday that he would be remaining in Italy to rest and recuperate after a post-operation check one day after their Champions League defeat in the San Siro. Only going to return to his Tottenham duties once he is 100 per cent ready to do so, Stellini believes it could potentially be either the Sheffield United FA Cup game, the trip to Wolves or the return leg against AC Milan when he is back with the team once again.
"No, I am not expecting Antonio is back for Chelsea but I expect Antonio will be back the week after Chelsea. For Milan or Wolverhampton.," said the Italian in his post-match press conference.
