Harry Kane, Antonio Conte and Tottenham players dedicate emotional Brighton win to fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone

Tottenham dedicated their 1-0 victory over Brighton to the memory of their fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone, who died during the week from leukaemia. As the news broke on Thursday morning, reports were filled with mentions of Ventrone's impact on the Tottenham squad, and the high place he held in their affections. And there were emotional scenes before and after tonight's match.

Ad Tottenham coach Antonio Conte, who had known Ventrone since his playing days at Juventus, was especially hard hit by his assistant's passing. Premier LeagueTottenham fitness coach Ventrone dies from leukaemia06/10/2022 AT 09:57 Before the match, Conte was asked about the impact of Ventrone's death on him and his squad. A clearly emotional Conte took a moment to answer.

He said: «To find words for Gian Piero is very difficult at this moment. We are really devastated by the pain of what happened. Also because no one expected this situation.

But sometimes you know life is not always positive situations. For this reason we have to cope in the best possible way because I know Gian Piero wanted to stay strong and continue to do our work in the way that he taught us.» The players and supporters gave a minute's applause before the match for Ventrone, after which television cameras showed Conte apparently overcome with emotion and covering his face with his hands. Tottenham get back to winning ways on emotional night at Brighton Haaland strikes again in Manchester City's hammering of Southampton Tomori scores as Milan beat Juventus The Tottenham squad had warmed up in special shirts bearing the message: 'Always in our hearts — Gian Piero'.