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Tottenham news: Sheffield United FA Cup clash hit by illness as Antonio Conte eyes return

Here is your Tottenham morning digest on Tuesday, February 28.

Sheffield United "illness"

The Sheffield United camp have been hit by a wave of illness through the playing squad ahead of Wednesday's clash with Tottenham in the FA Cup fifth round. It could have a huge impact on the tie, with both sides looking to reach the latter stages of the competition.

United manager Paul Heckingbottom said: ""Ciaran's [Clark] ill, we've got illness through the camp and he's not in today, we've got a few missing. We'll see how everyone is tomorrow and decide a team from there. It's frustrating. We've got a few bodies back and with the tight schedule, I know what type I'd have liked to pick. Players want to play."

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Conte return

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte could be set to make his return to the touchline as soon as this week as the Italian coach recovers from surgery earlier this month. Cristian Stellini has taken over in his place, with talk of a potential return date ahead of a huge week of fixtures.

Read the full story here.

Ibrahimovic exclusion

Tottenham Hotspur will face AC Milan in their Champions League round of 16 second leg on Wednesday, March 8. Spurs will head into the game looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit after a difficult first leg at the San Siro. While it will be a huge challenge for the side, the absence of Zlatan Ibrahimovich may be a huge boost.

Read the full story here.

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