Tottenham's head coach, Antonio Conte, will miss the upcoming Premier League game against West Ham as he continues to recover from surgery to remove his gallbladder.

Despite returning to work last week, Conte missed the post-match media duties following the team's 4-1 defeat at Leicester. The 53-year-old underwent the operation in Italy two weeks ago and has remained there for his post-operation check following Tottenham's 1-0 defeat at AC Milan in the Champions League.

In a statement released on Thursday, Tottenham emphasized the importance of Conte's health, stating that he will remain at his family home in Italy to recover from the surgery.

The club also expressed their well-wishes to the coach, and assistant Cristian Stellini will take on the first-team duties in Conte's absence.

This is not the first time Stellini has filled in for Conte; he previously oversaw Tottenham's 1-0 win over Manchester City on February 5th when Conte was absent. While Tottenham has not given a timeline for Conte's return, the club's priority is for him to focus on his recovery.

Despite his absence, Conte remains optimistic about the team's performance, stating that he is confident Tottenham will overcome Milan in the second leg of the Champions League, thanks to the support of their fans.

The club's main focus, however, is on ensuring Conte's full and speedy recovery, as health is the most important consideration.