Eddie Howe health update as Newcastle United boss could miss more matches after Crystal Palace & Aston Villa

Jason Tindall admits there is no exact timeframe on when Eddie Howe will return to work at Newcastle United.

Howe missed Sunday’s 4-1 win over Manchester United after being admitted to hospital on Friday night. A club statement has since confirmed Howe has been diagnosed with pneumonia.

The 47-year-old is continuing to recover in hospital, meaning Tindall and Graeme Jones will take charge of Wednesday’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace and the trip to Aston Villa on Saturday evening.

“We've had minimal dialogue together since that announcement,” Tindall said. “As we know, he's in the best possible hands and he'll be back as soon as he feels he's ready to come back and 100% to lead the team. As we know, your health is the most important thing and that's why it's so important that when Eddie does decide to come back, he comes back and is able to lead the team as we know he does, day in, day out.

“We had almost minimal contact in terms of preparations but we know the expectations and demands that we put on each other and ourselves each and every day and it's going to have to remain that way until the manager is back. But we know what we need to do, we know how we prepare and we need to prepare right to make sure that we can go and deliver performances, as I said, the weekend that the manager would be proud of. “

When will Eddie Howe return?

There is “no exact time frame” in regards to Howe’s return, with the manager’s situation being assessed on a day-by-day basis. Seven games of the Premier League season remain and Tindall is prepared to step into the hotseat for as long as needed.

“No exact time frame,” said Tindall. “That's something that will be assessed day by day. Certainly not a question that I can answer. As we said, he's in the best possible hands in the hospital and everything will be guided by them and himself. And it'll just be a day-by-day thing.”

“I'm here to step in to wear shoes as and when I need to. That's my job, that's what I have to do, supported by the excellent staff that we've got here at the football club. So, as I say, hopefully the manager will be back as soon as possible, sooner rather than later, but only at a time when he feels ready. And, you know, whenever that is, it's my duty that I have to stand in for him.”

Eddie Howe’s message

In the statement released by Newcastle, Howe said: "A huge thank you to everyone connected with Newcastle United and the wider football community for your messages and warm wishes. They have meant a lot to me and my family.

"I also want to pay tribute to our incredible NHS and the hospital staff who have treated me. I'm immensely grateful for the specialist care I'm receiving and, after a period of recovery, I look forward to being back as soon as possible."

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