Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has been admitted to hospital, the club has confirmed.
The 63-year-old was taken to hospital in Birmingham overnight.
He has spoken to the club's chief executive Paul Faulkner and his condition is said to be comfortable.
Assistant Manager Gary McAllister will take Thursday's training session. Houllier has thanked supporters for their concern.
He is expected to remain in hospital for several days and is undergoing tests.
McAllister will take charge of the team on Saturday for their game against Stoke at Villa Park.
Mr Faulkner said Houllier sounded "positive" when he spoke to him.
"I've also received a lot of good wishes from fans and I would like to thank them for their kind thoughts in wishing Gerard a speedy recovery," he said.
"I will see him this afternoon, along with Gary, and we will pass on the fans' messages.
"I know they will mean a lot to him. We would ask everybody to respect his privacy and that of his family at this time."
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The 63-year-old was taken to hospital in Birmingham overnight.
He has spoken to the club's chief executive Paul Faulkner and his condition is said to be comfortable.
Assistant Manager Gary McAllister will take Thursday's training session. Houllier has thanked supporters for their concern.
He is expected to remain in hospital for several days and is undergoing tests.
McAllister will take charge of the team on Saturday for their game against Stoke at Villa Park.
Mr Faulkner said Houllier sounded "positive" when he spoke to him.
"I've also received a lot of good wishes from fans and I would like to thank them for their kind thoughts in wishing Gerard a speedy recovery," he said.
"I will see him this afternoon, along with Gary, and we will pass on the fans' messages.
"I know they will mean a lot to him. We would ask everybody to respect his privacy and that of his family at this time."
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