Antonio Conte to undergo gallbladder surgery

Former Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte.

PREMIER LEAGUE Antonio Conte to undergo gallbladder surgery

David Ben 11:40 - 01.02.2023

The Spurs coach has been diagnosed with cholecystitis and is currently undergoing surgery.

Antonio Conte has been rushed to the hospital to undergo gallbladder surgery after suffering from severe abdominal pain.

Tottenham have confirmed their head coach has been diagnosed with cholecystitis.

"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.

"Everyone at the Club wishes him well.", a club statement read. 

Antonio Conte’s health condition

Antonio Conte has been questioned about his long-term commitment to Tottenham
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte

 For now, reports say it is unclear how long Antonio Conte will be out for.

 But the 53-year-old Italian could now miss Tottenham's crunch home match against Manchester City on Sunday, February 5.

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 The North Londoners are currently fifth in the Premier League table and they now face a crucial test against the defending champions at White Hart Lane in their race for Champions League football next season. 

Tottenham are three points behind Manchester United and Newcastle, who each have a game in hand. 

Tottenham's January Transfer Deals

Tottenham have completed the signing of Pedro Porro

 Spurs will go into the second half of the season with two new additions. 

Arnaut Danjuma already arrived on loan from Villarreal after Spurs beat Everton to his signature at the last minute.

 Danjuma has already made an impact since his arrival by scoring on his debut against Preston in the FA Cup

Danjuma joined Spurs in the January transfer window.

Meanwhile, the North Londoners also managed to complete a deal for Spanish wingback Pedro Porro on an initial loan from Sporting Lisbon. 

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The wing-back will join on a permanent deal in the summer for £35 million. 

Porro’s arrival saw Matt Doherty's contract terminated before the Irishman joined Atletico Madrid for free.

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