Eddie Howe will not be in the dugout for tomorrow’s 4.30pm kick-off at home to Man Utd.
It’s been made known in recent days the the boss hasn’t been well, leaving him bed-bound and unable to take training, but an official update on Saturday evening confirms he’s now in hospital for treatment.
A club statement reads: ‘Eddie Howe will miss tomorrow’s game against Manchester United due to illness.
‘The Magpies’ head coach was admitted to hospital late on Friday evening having felt unwell for a number of days.
‘Everyone at Newcastle United extends their best wishes to Eddie for a speedy recovery, and further updates will follow in due course.’
North East reporters have revealed that he’s conscious and talking with family, but it is a concern to hear the boss has been hospitalised – we wish him a speedy recovery and hope he is on the mend soon.
Speaking to the media yesterday, Jason Tindall suggested Howe was expecting to be back in the dugout on tomorrow – but that will not be the case.
Tindall said: “He’s been really ill and has been in bed the last few days. We hope he will be OK for Sunday. We’ve been in daily contact. We’ve been speaking three or four times a day so it’s not affected any of the preparations.
“It’s not very often that Eddie is not able to come to work. It is a bit different, and it has only been a couple of days. But we have a fantastic bunch of lads and they know what they have to deliver.”
“I am not expecting him not to be available, if the game was tomorrow then maybe (he’d miss it), but with the game on Sunday he should be OK.”
Wishing Eddie all the best and a swift recovery. Let’s win it tomorrow for the boss!