Newcastle have said Eddie Howe has returned to work after a period in hospital with pneumonia. The manager was admitted to hospital two Fridays ago and missed three matches.
“Newcastle United are delighted to confirm that Eddie Howe has returned to his duties at the club’s training centre,” a club statement read. “Eddie had recently been hospitalised with pneumonia and has now returned to work after a period of recovery. We thank supporters for their warm wishes.”
Newcastle play at home to Ipswich on Saturday. They are in the fifth and final Champions League qualification spot and have five games remaining.
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In Howe’s absence his assistant Jason Tindall took charge of the team. He oversaw victories at home to Manchester United and Crystal Palace before a defeat at Aston Villa last weekend.