Conte to undergo surgery to remove gallbladder

Conte joined Tottenham in 2021 after ending his contract with Inter Milan

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte will undergo surgery to remove his gallbladder on Wednesday, the club have confirmed.

Spurs' next game is at home to second-placed Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

The club have said Conte will return "following a period of recuperation".

"Everyone at the club wishes him well," Tottenham added.

Conte's side are currently fifth in the Premier League table on 36 points, 14 points behind league leaders and north London rivals Arsenal.

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