Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier in hospital
Houllier took over at Aston Villa from Martin O'Neill in September
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.
Villa striker Darren Bent said: "Obviously everyone in the squad wishes that Gerrard has a speedy recovery and that he is back soon, but yeah it was a big shock to all the players.
"But the main thing is his health and that he gets that right and hopefully he will be back soon."
The 26-year-old said McAllister was usually extremely vocal in the dressing rooms so there would be an element of continuity when the team met Stoke, even without Houllier.
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