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Antonio Conte likely to miss Chelsea game as Son Heung-min says health is the ‘most important thing’

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte will miss the Chelsea game as he continues his recovery from gallbladder surgery, according to assistant coach Cristian Stellini. Conte underwent surgery to remove his gallbladder at the start of February and then had a period of recuperation thereafter. He returned to coaching duties for fixtures against Leicester and Milan, but after a follow-up check-up in his native Italy, he was instructed to take further rest.

Cristian Stellini: Antonio Conte could make Spurs return against Milan

Tottenham assistant Cristian Stellini laughed off his 100% record while deputising for Antonio Conte and revealed a potential return date for his manager following the vital 2-0 win over West Ham.

‘We made the decision’ – Cristian Stellini on dropping Son Heung-min ahead of Tottenham's match against West Ham

Cristian Stellini has defended his decision to leave Son Heung-min on the bench ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League clash against West Ham. Stellini opted to go for Richarlison instead of Son, making it only the second time that Son has been dropped from the starting eleven when fit this season. Ad Son has only scored four goals thus far in the Premier League.

'He came back too early' - Cristian Stellini says Tottenham players are stepping up in Antonio Conte's absence

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has acknowledged he returned to the touchline too soon after surgery, says his assistant Cristian Stellini, but the players are taking added responsibility in the Italian’s absence. Conte underwent an operation to remove his gallbladder earlier this month, but was back in the dugout for Spurs’ 1-0 Champions League defeat to AC Milan at San Siro on Tuesday. Ad However, the club said following the match that the 53-year-old would “remain at his family home to recover from his recent surgery” after he had defied the doctor’s orders to go back to work.