Roy Hodgson to miss Crystal Palace’s Premier League clash at Aston Villa
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson will miss today’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa after becoming unwell.
The club confirmed on social media before the game that the 76-year-old will not be at Villa Park, with assistant manager Paddy McCarthy taking charge of the game.
McCarthy, who managed the 4-1 defeat at Arsenal last season, will be assisted by first-team coach Ray Lewington.
Unfortunately Roy Hodgson was taken unwell earlier today and is not at Villa Park.
Roy is in contact with Paddy McCarthy, who will take the team today assisted by Ray Lewington.
Roy sent his best wishes to the team ahead of the match.
We send our very best wishes to Roy… pic.twitter.com/QIh887zkTU
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 16, 2023
Hodgson addressed the media yesterday at Copers Cope training ground ahead of today’s game against Aston Villa.
The club have confirmed that the former England and Liverpool boss will be in contact with McCarthy and Lewington.
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