SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY manager Darren Moore is suffering from pneumonia and blood clots on his lungs after recovering from coronavirus.
It emerged the Owls boss had tested positive for Covid-19 on April 2 and he self-isolated from then.
The 46-year-old managed to recover and, after testing negative, returned to work on Monday feeling fit and well.
But Moore’s recovery has been pushed back by his post-Covid illness.
He took charge of Wednesday’s 2–0 defeat to Swansea on Tuesday but felt unwell after the game.
And the Owls released a statement on Thursday which read: “Darren Moore has suffered a setback after his recent contraction of COVID-19 that will dictate a further absence from the club.
“The Owls manager returned to Middlewood Road last Monday having completed the requisite isolation period.
“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.”
Former West Brom and Doncaster boss Moore told the club’s official website: “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.”
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Moore only took over at Hillsborough on March 1 with the Owls in the Championship relegation zone. He is their fourth boss of the season.
The former centre-back left Doncaster Rovers who were flying high in the League One play-offs and there is every chance the two teams could swap divisions at the end of this season.
It remains unclear when Moore will be able to return to work and assistant Jamie Smith is expected to take charge of the team in his absence.
Wednesday are eight points from safety with only five games remaining.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
