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Eddie Howe, the Newcastle United manager, was admitted to hospital ahead of the highly important Premier League clash against Manchester United at the St. James’ Park on Sunday, April 13. The 47-year-old was feeling unwell for a number of days as per the statement of Newcastle United before he was taken to the hospital on Friday night, and with that, he is going to miss the home fixture against Manchester United this weekend.
As per the report from BBC Sport, while Newcastle United didn’t give any details in regards to his illness or condition, he will be replaced on the touchline by assistant managers Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones during the Manchester United clash. For the visitors, Ruben Amorim will be at the touchline, and he will be hoping to secure an important win at the expense of Newcastle United’s UEFA Champions League (UCL) aspiration, to propel them up the Premier League points table.
Medical staff kept Eddie in hospital overnight for further tests, which are ongoing: Newcastle United
The official statement from Newcastle United about Eddie Howe’s medical condition read, “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.”
Under Eddie Howe, Newcastle United won their first domestic trophy in 70 years recently, defeating Liverpool in the EFL Cup final at the Wembley Stadium in London. The players, support staff, fans, and all the personnel at Newcastle United will be hoping for a speedy recovery from illness for Eddie Howe, which would allow him to take the club forward to greater heights.Newcastle are currently seventh in the Premier League table.
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