‘GUTTED’ MOORE’S ILLNESS SICKENER
SHEFFIELD Wednesday manager Darren Moore has revealed he has contracted pneumonia.
The 46-year-old has suffered complications, including blood clots on the lungs, following a recent bout of coronavirus.
Moore only returned to the touchline for Tuesday’s defeat by Swansea following a spell in self-isolation, but he will now take a further period of leave with the Owls battling to save their future in the second tier.
Moore said: “I have developed pneumonia as a result of Covid-19, with blood clots on the lungs and extreme discomfort.
“I am gutted to be away, but I understand the situation and the course of action I must take.”
No timescale has been put on Moore’s anticipated period of absence, but he was expected to miss yesterday’s visit of Bristol City.
It also seems highly unlikely he will be able to take charge of next Tuesday’s game against Blackburn at Hillsborough.
A club statement read: “Darren Moore felt fully fit to assume his duties, but experienced discomfort following our home game with Swansea on Tuesday.
“Everyone at the club sends their very best wishes to the gaffer for a speedy and full recovery.”