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Crystal Palace have confirmed that Roy Hodgson remains in hospital but is “feeling better” after his health scare.
The 76-year-old was involved in a worrying moment last week at Crystal Palace’s training ground. He was taken ill during a training session and was taken to hospital, an incident that saw his pre-match press conference for Monday’s game against Everton cancelled.
Palace offered a promising update that day. A club statement read: “Following news that Roy Hodgson was taken ill during today’s training session, we can confirm that he is now stable and is currently undergoing tests in hospital. Everybody at the club sends their best wishes to Roy for a speedy recovery.”
They have now offered a fresh update on Hodgson. According to a club chief speaking to Mail Online he is “feeling better now” but remains in hospital for further monitoring.
Away from an update on his health, club chiefs also hit out at talk over Hodgson’s future. It was previously claimed that the Eagles hierarchy were set to replace him with former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner, rumours that have been slammed as “disrespectful”.
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Either way, Hodgson will not be in charge for Monday’s key clash against Everton. He has already been sent a message of support by Toffees boss Sean Dyche.
Speaking ahead of the game at Goodison Park, he said: "I wish him well and sent a message out. I briefly spoke to Ray Lewington, so I believe things are OK at the minute. Great guy.
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“Someone I respect greatly. So we are hoping that he recovers. Bigger than the game is certainly his health. I hope he comes through it with no problems."
Hodgson is currently in the middle of his second spell as Crystal Palace manager. He was in charge between September 2017 and May 2021 and regularly guided the Eagles to Premier League safety.
He returned in March 2023 to replace Patrick Vieira at the helm and once again helped Palace to stave off the threat of relegation. However, there has been a downturn in results this season.
The Eagles sit 16th in the Premier League and just five points clear of the drop zone. They have won just two out of their last 15 games in all competitions.
Hodgson’s current contract at Selhurst Park is set to run until the end of the season. Following Palace’s key clash with Everton, they then face another potentially pivotal Premier League clash against relegation rivals Burnley at the weekend.
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