By CRAIG HOPE

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been diagnosed with pneumonia and is recovering in hospital.

The 47-year-old was admitted to hospital on Friday night and missed his team’s 4-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday.

But in a club statement on Monday, Howe said that he was looking forward to returning as soon as possible. In the meantime, Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will take charge of Wednesday’s visit of Crystal Palace and Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa.

Howe said: ‘A huge thank you to everyone connected with Newcastle United and the wider football community for your messages and warm wishes. They have meant a lot to me and my family.

‘I also want to pay tribute to our incredible NHS and the hospital staff who have treated me. I’m immensely grateful for the specialist care I’m receiving and, after a period of recovery, I look forward to being back as soon as possible.’

Tindall, Howe’s long-serving No 2, stepped in and oversaw Sunday’s 4-1 victory over Manchester United, supported by fellow assistant coach Jones.

Post-match, Tindall revealed he had received a message from Howe congratulating the team on the result, which moved them fourth in the table.

On Saturday, it was confirmed Howe had been taken to hospital with an unspecified illness. Newcastle said the head coach was ‘conscious and talking with his family’.

Howe underwent several tests after being hospitalised and was not able to take training sessions last week following the 3-0 win at Leicester City on Monday. 

‘The club continues to extend its best wishes and support to Eddie and his family as he continues his recovery,’ Newcastle’s statement added.

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Newcastle release Eddie Howe health update with the manager recovering in hospital after pneumonia diagnosis

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