Eddie Howe will MISS Newcastle vs Man Utd clash after being admitted to hospital as club release statement
EDDIE HOWE will miss Manchester United’s trip to Newcastle on medical grounds.
A statement read: “Eddie Howe will miss Newcastle United’s Premier League game against Manchester United on Sunday due to illness.
“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, supported by the club’s first team staff.”
Howe was absent from the pre-match press conference which Newcastle confirmed was down to illness.
Tindall gave an update on Howe while addressing the media on Friday morning.
He said: “He’s been really poorly. Bed-ridden. We’ve been in daily contact but it’s not affected any of the preparations.
“Still got a few days and hopefully he’ll be back for weekend.”
The Magpies last match saw them face Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Monday with Howe showing no signs of illness during the game.
They cruised to a 3-0 win over Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side thanks to an early brace from Jacob Murphy and a 34th-minute strike from Harvey Barnes.
Following the match, Howe said: “Impressive, but really professional as well in terms of the way that the players took the game.
“We stuck to our task, we were professional, really good to get a clean sheet, and three goals. I don’t think we were at our very best today.
“We certainly need an upturn in performance if we’re going to win the next three.”
