Soccer-Newcastle manager Howe to miss Brentford game due to COVID

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(Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe will miss his first game in charge of the club, a home clash against Brentford on Saturday, after testing positive for COVID-19, the Premier League club said in a statement on Friday.

Howe, who addressed reporters https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-new-bre-preview/soccer-ive-tweaked-my-philosophy-in-preparation-for-newcastle-job-howe-idUKKBN2I412Z earlier on Friday, tested positive following a routine test and will now isolate in line with government guidelines.

"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," he told the club website https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/eddie-howe-tests-positive-for-covid-19. "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."Howe, formerly head coach of Bournemouth, was appointed https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/newcastle-appoint-ex-bournemouth-boss-howe-after-bruce-exit-2021-11-08 manager at St James' Park earlier this month following the dismissal of Steve Bruce.

 

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