November 20, (THEWILL) – After testing positive for COVID-19, Newcastle United’s new manager Eddie Howe will miss his first game in charge against Brentford as he is required to self-isolate.
This means he will be unable to attend the game at St James’ Park.
Instead, the team will be led by associate head coaches Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones.
“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,” Howe explained to the team.
“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.”
The former Bournemouth manager Howe took over after Steve Bruce was fired by the club’s new Saudi-backed owners.
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