Antonio Conte has paid tribute to Tottenham fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone after his death last week.
The 61-year-old passed on Thursday in Naples after a short battle with leukemia.
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Brighton v Tottenham, Conte said he is 'devastated by the pain' of the death just two days on from the news breaking.
Antonio Conte has paid tribute to Tottenham fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone after his death
The 61-year-old passed away on Thursday in Naples after a short battle with leukemia
'To find words for Gian Piero is very difficult at this moment,' said Conte.