Due to illness, Newcastle United’s manager Eddie Howe will not be leading the team in Sunday’s Premier League encounter against Manchester United. The Englishman was rushed to the hospital on Friday night after battling an unidentified sickness for several days.
On Sunday afternoon, the two teams will square off at St. James’ Park. United is looking to regain its form under Ruben Amorim, while the Magpies are vying for Champions League football. However, as he copes with his sickness, the League Cup winners will be without their cherished manager, who led them to their first trophy in decades.
A statement on Eddie Howe’s absence has been released by Newcastle.
More updates have been promised.
The following was stated in a social media message issued by the club itself regarding the situation:
“Due to illness, Eddie Howe will not play against Manchester United tomorrow. After feeling ill for several days, the Magpies’ head coach was brought to the hospital late Friday night. We at Newcastle United wish Eddie a swift recovery, and we’ll provide more information when it becomes available.
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