Newcastle boss Eddie Howe to miss Man Utd clash after being hospitalise
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe will miss Sunday’s Premier League match with Manchester United after being admitte to hospital.
Howe was taken into hospital on Friday night after feeling สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน ill for a number of days and has kept overnight while undergoing tests.
The club have not specified the illness, but say that Howe is ‘conscious and talking with his family’.
In a statement the club said: ‘The Magpies’ head coach was admitted to hospital late on. Friday evening having felt unwell for a number of days.
‘Medical staff kept Eddie in hospital overnight for further tests, which are ongoing. He is conscious and talking with his family, and is continuing to receive expert medical care.
‘Everyone at Newcastle United extends their best wishes to Eddie for a speedy recovery,. And further updates will follow in due course.
‘Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will lead the team at St. James’ Park on. Sunday, supporte by the club’s first team staff.’
Howe was not present at Newcastle’s pre-match press conference, with assistant Tindall standing in for the 47-year-old.
‘He’s really poorly. Bed-ridden. We’ve been in daily contact but it’s not affecte any of the preparations,’ Tindall said of Howe on Friday.
Newcastle currently sit seventh in the league table and welcome United to St. James’ Park on Sunday as they look to sustain their hopes of qualify for the Champions League.
The Magpies have already secure a spot in next season’s Europa League after their Carabao Cup victory last month and are currently just one point behind fifth-place Aston Villa who occupy the last Champions League spot.
Ruben Amorim’s side, meanwhile, will look to end their three-match winless run but may rotate their side as they prioritise their crunch Europa League quarter-final second leg with Lyon next Thursday.
Newcastle are expecte to be able to call upon the services of star striker Alexander Isak, but will make a late call on the fitness of Anthony Gordon.
United could welcome Kobbie Mainoo back into the starting XI after the midfielder made his return off the bench in midweek.