“But to be present is totally different,” he said. “I thank the whole staff because they did a really good job. Also, the players to be without the coach for three weeks wasn’t easy. I know this but now I’m back, I’m really happy. We have an important game tomorrow. We want to go to the next round. I hope tomorrow to feel an amazing atmosphere in the stadium.”

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Conte had returned for two matches after his surgery, which took place at the start of February, but said he had underestimated the time he would need to recover. “Now I am well and I have recovered energy,” he said. 

“I have to still recover weight but for the rest I am OK. My feeling is good, I have a lot of energy and will try to transfer my energy to my players because it’s an important game for us.” 

Forward Son Heung-min said Conte would infuse the team with “energy” and “passion.”

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