Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is recovering in hospital from pneumonia and will miss two more games, the club has announced.
It comes after the 47-year-old missed the team’s 4-1 win against Manchester United on Sunday due to illness.
The club said on Saturday that he had been admitted to hospital after feeling unwell “for a number of days”.
In an updated statement on Monday, Newcastle said: “The club continues to extend its best wishes and support to Eddie and his family as he continues his recovery.
“Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will lead the team against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa this week, with further updates to be communicated in due course.”
In a statement released via the club’s website, 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.”
Sunday’s win leaves the Magpies fourth in the Premier League table and on course to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Straight after the victory, Tindall told Sky Sports that Howe had already been in touch to congratulate him on the team’s performance.
Howe, who has been tipped as a future England manager, ended Newcastle’s silverware drought, leading them to a first domestic trophy in 70 years after beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.
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