Delight As Conte Spotted Back in Tottenham Training After Gallbladder Surgery

• Antonio Conte was sidelined for Tottenham last week after undergoing gallbladder surgery
• The Italian manager missed his side's 1-0 win over champions Manchester City
• He has now beaten the recovery timeline and returned to training ahead of the weekend game

Antonio Conte has proven to be a warrior by returning to work at Tottenham earlier than expected after undergoing gallbladder surgery last week.

He returned to his native country, Italy, to recuperate and missed Tottenham's 1-0 win over Manchester City at the weekend, with Harry Kane getting the lone goal.

His return, as announced on the club's official Twitter, has sparked joy amongst the fans who salute his courage and appreciate his love for the club to return early.

Spurs fans react to Conte's return

As reported by Athletic UK last week, the NHS set a timescale of eight weeks for full recovery after gallbladder surgery, and the former Chelsea manager has beaten it in just one week, during which assistant Cristian Stellini filled in for him.

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@JacoCats wrote:

This man is truly a warrior, and people question his commitment.

@vasanthTHFC wrote:

Whaaaaaat ohh my God. Hats off and salute this guys dedication. 1 month bed rest required after surgery but this guy turns up just in a week!

@spider02014292 wrote

He just had a surgery which required to stay off work for a minimum of 8 to 6 weeks, and he’s back after 4 days. What a warrior.

@Jthfchotspur wrote:

He obviously loved this club, we just need to love him back

@J_Crptr tweeted:

6 weeks on recovery? Not for Don Antonio

@AgzyDavid wrote:

He’s back already??!! Nah he truly is MY manager

@MattyFrench82 wrote:

Great to see Antoniooooo back at the training ground, and hope he's up for being on the bench vs Leicester. Also, round of applause for Stellini taking the helm so brilliantly in Conte's absence

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Conte called to congratulate Kane

Striker Harry Kane joined Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer as the players to score over 200 Premier League goals. He also became Spurs' all-time top scorer surpassing Jimmy Greaves.

Conte, who was in Italy, called to congratulate him on his achievement and the striker made a request, asking if the boss would be back in team training on Wednesday, as reported by Sports Brief.

The win moved Tottenham to within five points of fourth placed Newcastle. Spurs travel to the King Power Stadium next to face Leicester City.