Antonio Conte said Gian Piero Ventrone will always be in Tottenham hearts in an emotional tribute after his side defeated Brighton. The sudden death of the club’s fitness coach on Thursday was marked by a minute’s applause before kick-off and Hugo Lloris held up a shirt with “Gian Piero” written on the back in front of their supporters after the win.
Conte, who will attend Ventrone’s funeral in Naples on Sunday, said: “In only 10 months Gian Piero was in the heart of everybody. He was in the heart of every single player and everyone is devastated.