Newcastle boss Eddie Howe tests positive for Covid-19, will miss first Premier League match against Brentford
/dnl.eurosport.com/sd/img/placeholder/eurosport_logo_1x1.png){kind=logo}
Updated 19/11/2021 at 23:00 GMT
Newcastle United's new manager Eddie Howe has been dealt a blow ahead of his first game in charge of the club. The Magpies play Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, and Howe must self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19. Instead, his assistant managers will take charge of the team for the fixture.
Newcastle boss Howe speaks of excitement - hours before positive test
Newcastle United’s new manager Eddie Howe will miss his first game in charge against Brentford after testing positive for Covid-19.
Howe is now required to self-isolate as a result of his infection, meaning he cannot attend St James’ Park for the game.
Instead, assistant head coaches Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will direct the team.
Howe said: "I’m very disappointed that I won’t be there with you all at St. James’ Park tomorrow, but it is incredibly important that I follow the guidelines and self-isolate.
"I’d like to reassure everyone that I feel fine, and while this is unwelcome news for me, I know it hasn’t derailed our preparations for what is an important game.
"I have been, and will be, in constant communication with my coaching team and the players, both tomorrow and during the week, and I know they will be giving everything on and off the pitch."
Former Bournemouth manager Howe replaced Steve Bruce after he was sacked by the new Saudi-backed owners.
Scan me
Related Topics
Share this article
Advertisement
Advertisement