Conte To Undergo Surgery

Tottenham Hotspur announced coach Antonio Conte will undergo surgery to remove his gallbladder.

The 53-year-old has been diagnosed with cholecystitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder, and will take a break to focus on his recovery, the club said, without specifying when he would return.

A club statement read: "Antonio Conte recently became unwell with severe abdominal pain. Following a diagnosis of cholecystitis, he will be undergoing surgery to remove his gallbladder today and will return following a period of recuperation."

Conte was in the dugout at the weekend for Tottenham's 3-0 FA Cup fourth-round win at Preston North End.

Spurs host champions Manchester City next in the Premier League.