Roy Hodgson taken unwell: Crystal Palace manager to miss Aston Villa clash as club release statement

Meanwhile Crystal Palace are the lowest spenders, having paid out just £20millionGetty

Roy Hodgson will be unavailable for Crystal Palace’s match against Aston Villa on Saturday after being taken unwell.

The Crystal Palace manager remains in contact with Paddy McCarthy, who will take the team assisted by Ray Lewington.

Hodgson will not be at Villa Park on SaturdayGetty

A statement read: “Unfortunately Roy Hodgson was taken unwell earlier today and is not at Villa Park.

“Roy is in contact with Paddy McCarthy, who will take the team today assisted by Ray Lewington.

“Roy sent his best wishes to the team ahead of the match. We send our very best wishes to Roy.”

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