Houllier’s assistant Gary McAllister took charge of Thursday’s training session
Fellow managers have wished Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier a speedy recovery after he was admitted to hospital.
The 63-year-old was taken ill overnight in Birmingham and his condition is said to be comfortable.
Kenny Dalglish, manager of Houllier’s former club Liverpool, was among those who wished the Frenchman well.
Dalglish said: “Your health is more important than anything, so we wish him well and I’m sure he is in the best possible hands.”
Houllier was in charge of Liverpool when he underwent major surgery after suffering heart-related problems in 2001.
Dalglish continued: “Doctor Mark Waller is there, who was the club doctor here when Gerard fell ill in 2001, so he’s got a good guy beside him and I’m sure the people there will do everything they can to help.
I hope Gerard comes out of hospital very quickly because he is a big person, a big manager
Roberto Mancini Manchester City manager
“We won’t be morose about it because we don’t understand the nature of Houllier’s problem, but we send him our best wishes.”
Stoke manager Tony Pulis, whose side face Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, said: “Everyone in football will wish Gerard a swift recovery, we hope he is well and I am sure they will be looking after him.
“We have some fantastic medical people in this country and I am sure he will get well looked after.
“Irrespective of what medical care you get, nothing stops you from getting excited on the touchline or carrying the pressure on your shoulders if things aren’t going too well. Pressure is part of the job, you get used to it.”
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini also had kind words for Houllier.
“It is not easy because, when you are under pressure, you can have some problems,” he said.
“But I hope Gerard comes out of hospital very quickly because he is a big person, a big manager.
“He is my friend and I hope he can be on the bench in the next game.”
Houllier’s assistant Gary McAllister took Thursday’s training session and it is anticipated he will take charge of the squad for Saturday’s game at Villa Park.
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