Antonio Conte set to undergo surgery to remove gallbladder

Tottenham Hotspur has revealed that head coach Antonio Conte will undergo surgery on Wednesday to have his gallbladder removed.

After being “unwell with terrible abdominal discomfort,” the 53-year-old Italian was diagnosed with cholecystitis, an inflammation of the gallbladder.

Sunday’s Premier League match between Spurs and second-place Manchester City will take place at home.

Conte will make a comeback, according to the club, “after a time of recovery.”

Tottenham continued, “Everyone at the club wishes him well.

With 36 points, Conte’s team is now ranked fifth in the Premier League, 14 points behind league-leading and rival Arsenal from north London.