Eddie Howe is in poor health, Newcastle United wishes him a speedy recovery

Newcastle United officially confirmed that head coach Eddie Howe was rushed to the hospital due to physical discomfort on Friday night and will miss the team's Premier League focus match against Manchester United at St. James' Park on Sunday.

The coach who led the team to win the League Cup has been in poor health recently. The club said in a statement: "Eddie Howe felt unwell on Friday night and was taken to the hospital for treatment and stayed in the hospital for one night for further examination. The examination is still ongoing. He is conscious, has contacted his family, and is receiving professional medical care. All members of Newcastle United wish Eddie a speedy recovery, and the club will update the relevant situation in due course."

In Howe's absence, assistant coaches Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will jointly command the team to complete this crucial game, and other first-team coaching staff members will also provide full support.

Newcastle United is currently ranked seventh in the Premier League standings and is still expected to enter the top five and return to the Champions League next season. Losing the head coach's on-the-spot command at such a critical moment is undoubtedly a big blow to the team.

Despite this, Newcastle fans can breathe a sigh of relief for the time being. The club has confirmed that the 47-year-old England coach is conscious and able to communicate normally. The football community has also sent their blessings, hoping that he can recover soon and return to the coaching bench.