NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe during the Carabao Cup Final Press Conference at the Newcastle United Media Centre on March 14, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Newcastle United have confirmed Eddie Howe is undergoing tests after being admitted to hospital on Friday night.
Howe has an unspecified illness and will miss Sunday’s match against Manchester United having been absent for media duties on Friday, replaced by assistant coach Jason Tindall.
In a statement the club said: “Eddie Howe will miss Newcastle United’s Premier League game against Manchester United on Sunday due to illness.
“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