Newcastle United’s manager Eddie Howe will be sidelined for the club’s next two Premier League matches due to a diagnosis of pneumonia. The 47-year-old was admitted to the hospital on Friday after feeling unwell for several days, and he watched the Magpies’ 4-1 victory over Manchester United from his hospital bed on Sunday.
Assistants Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will take charge of preparing the team for the upcoming fixtures against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in Howe’s absence. Newcastle confirmed in a statement that Howe is currently recovering in the hospital and the club is offering their full support to him and his family during this time.
Despite being unable to be on the sidelines, Howe expressed his gratitude for the well wishes and messages of support he has received. He also congratulated the team on their impressive win over Manchester United, which propelled them back into the top four of the Premier League standings.
Newcastle fans will be hoping for a positive result in Howe’s absence as they aim to climb further up the table. A win against Crystal Palace would see them leapfrog Nottingham Forest into third place, showcasing the team’s potential under Howe’s leadership.
