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Antonio Conte: Tottenham manager to miss London derby against West Ham

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte will miss Sunday's Premier League game against West Ham as he continues to recover from surgery to remove his gallbladder.

He had the operation in his native Italy two weeks ago.

"Following a routine post-operation check in Italy yesterday, Antonio Conte will remain at his family home to recover from his recent surgery," Spurs added.

"Everyone at the club wishes him well. Cristian Stellini will assume first-team duties."

Conte later posted a message on Instagram to explain that his "great sense of responsibility towards the club, the players, the staff and the fans" had seen him return to the dugout to early.