Tottenham manager Antonio Conte tests positive for COVID-19

Conte is expected to return to the dugout for this weekend’s contest between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Published : Apr 13, 2022 18:01 IST

Antonio Conte.
Antonio Conte.
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Antonio Conte.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has tested positive for COVID-19 but is expected to return to the dugout for this weekend’s game, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

The Spurs host Brighton & Hove Albion in the league on Saturday. The Italian was on the sidelines when they won 4-0 at Aston Villa on Saturday.

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“Antonio tested positive for COVID at the weekend and has been appropriately distancing. We expect him to be symptom free and in charge of the match on Saturday,” a club spokesperson said.

The Spurs won their last four games to climb up to fourth in the standings with 57 points, three points ahead of north London rival Arsenal which has a game in hand.

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