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Antonio Conte is UNLIKELY to be back in the dugout to face former team Chelsea next Sunday, reveals assistant Cristian Stellini... as he open up on texts shared with the Tottenham boss during 2-0 win over West Ham

Tottenham assistant coach Cristian Stellini says he is not expecting to see Antonio Conte back in the dugout for Spurs' game against Chelsea.

The Italian head coach is currently recovering at home in Italy after having gallbladder surgery.

Conte missed his side's 2-0 London derby win against West Ham and Stellini thinks the Chelsea game will also come too soon.

Speaking after the derby win, Stellini said: 'No, I am not expecting Antonio is back for Chelsea but I expect Antonio will be back the week after Chelsea.