Eddie Howe: Newcastle boss to miss Premier League fixtures against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa after pneumonia diagnosis
13 April 2025, 13:42 | Updated: 14 April 2025, 18:32
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe will miss his side's next two games against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa as he recovers from pneumonia.
Howe remains in hospital having been admitted late on Friday after feeling "unwell for a number of days", Newcastle said in a statement.
The 47-year-old missed Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester United with assistants Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones leading the team for their 4-1 victory. The pair will remain in charge.
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