Soccer-Newcastle boss Howe back to work after recovering from pneumonia

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Newcastle United - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - April 7, 2025 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe celebrates after the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn/ File Photo

(Reuters) -Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has returned to work after recovering from pneumonia, the Premier League club said in a statement on Thursday.

The 47-year-old, who has been in hospital and missed Newcastle's last three matches, will return to the dugout against Ipswich Town at St James' Park on Saturday.