Soccer-Newcastle boss Howe recovering but not 100% after pneumonia bout

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Liverpool v Newcastle United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 16, 2025 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe celebrates after winning the Carabao Cup REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/ File Photo

(Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said he was still not feeling 100% but was on the mend after returning to work following a spell in hospital with pneumonia ahead of Saturday's Premier League home game against Ipswich Town.

The 47-year-old was admitted to hospital on April 11 having been ill for a few days and missed Newcastle's last three matches.