Tottenham boss Antonio Conte will stay in Italy to fully recover

The Spurs boss returned to the touchline for last weekend's 4-1 Premier League defeat at Leicester and was again present for their 1-0 loss at AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday but has since remained in his home country.

Two weeks ago Conte had surgery to remove his gallbladder and subsequently missed the 1-0 win over Manchester City on February 5.

"Following a routine post-operation check in Italy yesterday (Wednesday), Antonio Conte will remain at his family home to further and fully recover from his recent gallbladder surgery," a club statement read.

"Health is the most important consideration and everyone at the club wishes him well. Cristian Stellini will assume first-team responsibility."

Assistant Stellini had referenced the need for Conte to "take it easy" upon his return and the former Chelsea manager conceded he was not 100 per cent ahead of the midweek fixture in Milan.

Spurs, who are fifth in the table, host West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday.