I’m already feeling better – Antonio Conte’s gallbladder surgery goes well

The procedure has now taken place, and Conte is set for a period away from work to recuperate.

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has an operation on Wednesday (Martin Rickett/PA)

Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte says surgery to remove his gallbladder has “gone well” as he starts a spell of recovery.

Spurs announced on Wednesday morning the 53-year-old Italian had recently been taken ill with “severe abdominal pain”, which was diagnosed as cholecystitis and would need an operation.