Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe will miss his team’s Premier League fixture against Manchester United after being admitted to hospital with an illness.
The development comes at an important stage of the season, with Newcastle preparing for another demanding league encounter. Howe’s absence means his coaching staff will have additional responsibility on matchday.
Softfootball understands that Howe’s health situation forced him to miss the fixture, although the immediate focus remains on his recovery. The Newcastle manager has been an important figure in the club’s progress since taking charge.
His absence could create an unusual situation for the players, particularly because of the importance attached to the meeting with Manchester United. Newcastle will nevertheless be expected to maintain their preparation and approach the match professionally.
The club will hope Howe makes a quick recovery and is able to return to his normal duties as soon as possible. His coaching team will have to ensure that the players remain focused despite the manager’s absence.
Newcastle’s players will therefore have to put the situation behind them when the match begins and concentrate fully on securing a positive result.
