Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has officially resumed his role at the club’s training centre after recovering from pneumonia, the Premier League outfit revealed on Thursday.
The 47-year-old missed key Premier League fixtures against Manchester United, Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa earlier this month, during which assistant manager Jason Tindall temporarily took the helm.
“Newcastle United are delighted to confirm that Eddie Howe has returned to his duties at the club’s training centre,” the club said.
“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.”
Fifth-placed Newcastle beat United and Palace convincingly under the stewardship of assistant manager Jason Tindall but lost heavily to Aston Villa.
The Magpies, who won the League Cup last month, host lowly Ipswich on Saturday and are hoping to regain momentum in their push for Champions League qualification.
The top five finishers in the Premier League will all qualify for Europe’s top club competition next season.
With Liverpool edging closer to the title and Arsenal likely to secure second place, the race for the remaining top-five positions remains tight. Just four points separate third-placed Manchester City and seventh-placed Aston Villa, making every fixture crucial in the final stretch of the season. (AFP)
What you should know:
Eddie Howe’s comeback boosts Newcastle’s morale as they push for Champions League qualification. His leadership and tactical cleverness will be vital as the team aims to maintain its top-five position in a tightly contested Premier League table.
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