Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte will undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove his gallbladder, the Premier League club said in a statement.
Conte, 53, has been diagnosed with cholecystitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder, and will take a break to focus on his recovery, the club said, without specifying when he would return.
"Antonio Conte recently became unwell with severe abdominal pain," Tottenham said. "Following a diagnosis of cholecystitis, he will be undergoing surgery to remove his gallbladder today and will return following a period of recuperation."
Conte was in the dugout at the weekend for Tottenham's 3-0 FA Cup fourth round win at Preston North End.
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Spurs return to league action on Sunday when they host champions Manchester City. They are fifth in the standings with 36 points from 21 games.
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