Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been hospitalized as he is unwell from a few days and will miss the upcoming clash against Manchester United on Sunday, April 13 at St. James Park.
Eddie Howe will miss Manchester United clash
In a statement, Newcastle posted on their website that Howe was hospitalized on Friday evening and his condition is currently stable as he is conscious and talking with his family.
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.
Not just this, Howe even missed the pre-match press conference. Jason Tindall and Grame Jones will now lead Newcastle United against Manchester United. The only time Eddie Howe had missed a game for Newcastle during his tenure was his very first game in 2021, as he was tested positive for Covid 19.
Ruben Amorim on Bruno Fernandes' appearance against Newcastle United
Manchester United are fresh off a 2-2 midweek draw against Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final first leg. Manchester United's only hope of silverware this year is the Europa League itself.
Ahead of the first leg, United boss Ruben Amorim hinted that captain Bruno Fernandes might be rested against the Magpies. This move will be implemented keeping in mind how important the second leg against Lyon is which will be played on Thursday, April 17.
It's an evaluation, the boss said as per United's website. We'll make this evaluation with all the staff, with all the data that we have, and then because we know already the players, we will try to protect the ones that it will be hard to make a lot of games.
But Bruno Fernandes is playing all the time and he's playing better all the time. Sometimes, this kind of player has to play in every match. But we will address that in these days that we have to prepare.
Fernandes has been the only bright player for United this season as in 50 appearances across competitions, he has registered 16 goals and 18 assists.