Tottenham: Conte faces 'big decision' over £18m-rated star at Hotspur Way

Tottenham Hotspur are facing a ‘big decision’ over Oliver Skipp as head coach Antonio Conte wants to fast-track his recovery from injury, while the medical department are advising the Italian not to rush the midfielder back into action, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

A long-term injury has resulted in the second half of the campaign being a frustrating period for the Spurs academy product.

Skipp has not featured since emerging as a substitute during the 2-0 defeat to rivals Chelsea in January.

The 21-year-old’s prolonged absence has clearly frustrated Conte as he suggested the north Londoners’ doctors should publicly explain why Skipp remains on the treatment table.

According to Football.London, Skipp is still struggling to make a full recovery from his pelvic injury.

The latest development has seen the 14-cap England under-21s international admit he first suffered the problem during the opening month of the campaign.

Although Conte has been unable to call upon Skipp for some time, that has not stopped Spurs tying the £18million-rated star down to a new contract.

Skipp committed his long-term future to his boyhood club by penning a five-year deal earlier this week.

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O’Rourke believes Conte is eager to see Skipp return to the fray before the season reaches its climax.

However, with the central midfielder still attempting to overcome his injury, O’Rourke feels the Tottenham medical department will be attempting to persuade the head coach against selecting Skipp until preparations for next term get underway.

O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “It’s a big decision for Conte and the medical team, what to do with Skipp.

“Conte would love to have him