Antonio Conte

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Battle of the Bridge, Thomas Tuchel vs Antonio Conte, and a fan ... (talkSPORT.com)

Chelsea travel across London to face Tottenham on Sunday and it's set to be a real battle - and there have been plenty of them between the two over th.

I think the normal tendency is to follow him and make that decision.” “He made the wrong decision, but he trusts the player and he sees a player who looks like he’ll be going to hospital with broken bones pretending it was a violent action. Earlier in the match, the Spaniard appeared to get away with one when he stood on the back of the Tottenham defender’s ankle, causing him to slip in pain. As the two hit the deck, Kovacic was incensed as Alli pulled his shirt to help himself off the ground and the red mist quickly descended as the pair pushed one another and looked on the brink of a dust-up before Kane intervened. That was that for Tuchel as just days later, he was sacked as Chelsea coach and has even been linked with replacing Conte at Spurs at the end of the season. Chelsea travel across London to face Tottenham on Sunday and it’s set to be a real battle – and there have been plenty of them between the two over the years.

Antonio Conte Tottenham return latest: Recovery date, Stellini ... (Football.London)

Tottenham news: Antonio Conte could be set to make a return to action after a spell away from the club.

It appears as though he could be back and coaching again before too soon, so with that said, here's the latest on Conte and his return to Tottenham. Tottenham manager Antonio Conte underwent surgery in early February to remove his gallbladder, with Spurs announcing that surgery went well after severe abdominal pain. The side remain unbeaten when the coach has taken charge, beating Marseille in the Champions League earlier this season as well as earning victories over West Ham and Chelsea. Stellini has claimed that Conte's return to action could be as soon as this week following Spurs' huge win over Chelsea on Sunday. However, a difficult year or so off the pitch was only made tougher as it was revealed that Conte needed emergency surgery back in Italy. It saw the Lilywhites return to the Champions League and after further investment in the playing squad, they are well-placed for back-to-back European finishes.

Graham Potter reveals Antonio Conte advice and messages ahead ... (Football.London)

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has revealed some advice he has received from Tottenham boss Antonio Conte before their sides' clash on Sunday.

The best person to be Graham Potter is Graham Potter. Of course, you can play a role and you can do stuff but you have to be yourself. The best person to be Antonio Conte is Antonio Conte. He continued: "Everyone is different and you can’t help who you are. While Potter cuts a very different presence on the touchline, that's not to say he doesn't admire the passion of his opposite number coming into the game. The Chelsea boss said: "I spoke to him [Conte] when I was at Brighton and we have had conversations. "The best piece of advice he has given me was about doing your best today and not necessarily thinking too much about the future or the past. The former has since been replaced by Potter, while the latter is recovering from emergency surgery he underwent while in Italy. "But my feeling is that he's very close to coming back." The London derby comes at a difficult time for the man in the hot-seat at Stamford Bridge, who is currently under pressure from every angle. But it isn’t nice then when people start to criticise you for being you because I can’t help being me. [Chelsea ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-tottenham-prediction-team-news-26328673)boss [Graham Potter](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-tottenham-prediction-team-news-26328673) paid respect to former Blues manager and current Tottenham head coach [ Antonio Conte](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-tottenham-prediction-team-news-26328673) ahead of a meeting between the two sides on Sunday, drawing on advice he received from the Italian in the past.

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte sent WhatsApp to Graham Potter ... (Daily Star)

Antonio Conte had a little tear-up with Graham Potter's predecessor Thomas Tuchel at the start of the season, but the Tottenham manager appears to have a ...

If he is not able to come back with a result, the pressure will only continue to mount. His assistant Christian Stellini will be in charge once again at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. I have huge respect for him as a coach – and, also, as a man, I really like him.” There will be no time for pleasantries when the Blues’ travel to north London. “[The advice] was about doing your best today and not necessarily thinking too much about the future or the past,” Potter recalled in his press conference. Conte will not be in the dugout for Spurs as he is still recovering from the gallbladder surgery he had last month. Potter, in particular, enduring an arduous period and was even targeted by so-called 'fans' who sent him and his family death threats. He didn’t send any when we’d won. “It was when they beat us [Brighton]. [Footballers who lived stunning double lives - from rally driver to billionaire entrepreneur](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/six-footballers-stunning-double-lives-29286321) [Chelsea boss Graham Potter receives death threats to himself and his children](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-graham-potter-death-threats-29309468) [Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham 'set for Man Utd and Chelsea pre-season matches in the US'](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/wrexham-chelsea-man-utd-friendlies-29309029) [Chelsea boss Graham Potter blames 'crisis meeting' for lateness in dig at reporters](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-graham-potter-crisis-meeting-29305488) [Man Utd trio from '99 squad 'would break Enzo Fernandez's British transfer record fee'](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/yorke-man-utd-worth-107m-29287991) For Potter, he will, of course, be in the technical area for the clash. However, he does have the support of Conte, who has reportedly reached out to the Englishman in the past to offer him his support. [Chelsea](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/chelsea-fc) manager [Graham Potter](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/graham-potter) revealed he once received a supportive text from [Antonio Conte](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/antonio-conte), during his early days as Brighton and Hove Albion manager.

Graham Potter reveals Antonio Conte's managerial advice to him on ... (Metro)

Chelsea manager Graham Potter is preparing to take on Antonio Conte's Tottenham side on Sunday, having received some advice on management in the past from ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). He didn’t send any when we’d won. ‘It was when they beat us [Brighton]. It was something that was on his WhatsApp message,’ said Potter. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) manager [Graham Potter](https://metro.co.uk/tag/graham-potter/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) is preparing to take on [Antonio Conte](https://metro.co.uk/tag/antonio-conte/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3)’s Tottenham side on Sunday, having received some advice on management in the past from the Italian.

Graham Potter reveals text messages with Antonio Conte (90min)

Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has revealed that Tottenham counterpart Antonio Conte has previously offered him advice over WhatsApp.

"Antonio has had an amazing career. "It was when they beat us [Brighton]. It was something that was on his WhatsApp message," Potter said.

Cristian Stellini expects Tottenham manager Antonio Conte to return ... (Daily Mail)

Antonio Conte should be back in the Tottenham dugout within the week, said assistant Spurs boss Cristian Stellini after their 2-0 win over Chelsea.

The Spurs Assistant boss said he expects Antonio Conte to be back 'this week' Antonio Conte should be back in the Tottenham dugout within the week, said assistant Spurs boss Cristian Stellini after their - Cristian Stellini said he expects the Italian boss to be back 'this week'

Cristian Stellini hopeful Antonio Conte will be back at Spurs this week (Planet Sport)

Spurs assistant Cristian Stellini thinks manager Antonio Conte could return to the club this week following the 2-0 victory over Chelsea.

The team react in this way and they take responsibility. "It is like a teenager that has to become mature. The victory took Stellini's record for this season to four wins out of four when he has deputised for Conte.

Christian Stellini maintains 100 per cent record as Tottenham boss ... (talkSPORT.com)

Antonio Conte's absence for Tottenham is being felt, but surprisingly in a positive way.Spurs racked up a huge 2-0 home win over London rivals Chels.

Get up to £40 in free bets on selected events. £20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. “I only follow the project of his work. Bonuses expire in 7 days. “Christian and Ryan [Mason] have done an amazing job here keeping us focused. The first match saw them qualify top of their Champions League group, and their second get back in the top four race, one coming due to a Conte suspension, and the other because of his surgery.

When will Antonio Conte be back on the bench for Tottenham ... (Goal.com)

Antonio Conte was forced to watch Tottenham's 2-0 victory over Chelsea from afar, but he should be back on the Spurs bench “this week”.

It's nice to keep winning while he's away.” My expectation is that Antonio will be back this week.” Conte was absent again when Spurs secured derby bragging rights over his former employers from Stamford Bridge, but assistant coach Cristian Stellini expects the demanding character to be filling the technical area once more in the not too distant future.

Antonio Conte's return date revealed as Tottenham Hotspur prepare ... (Yorkshire Post)

Antonio Conte is expected back in England this week but it is unclear if he will be in the dugout at Bramall Lane on Wednesday evening.

Now we are consistent and we have to follow in this way.” "We have to follow the momentum and stay and be consistent in the performance. The team react in this way and they take responsibility.

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