Birmingham City manager Tony Mowbray has temporarily stepped away from his role for medical treatment.
Mowbray will not partake in any on-site management duties for approximately six to eight weeks due to the treatment, the club confirmed on Monday.
“Following my recent LMA Health Assessment, I have received a medical diagnosis that will require me to receive treatment,” the 60-year-old said in a statement. “Undergoing treatment will necessitate that I temporarily step away from the Technical Area as Manager of Birmingham City Football Club.”
Assistant Manager Mark Venus will take charge of the first team. He will be supported by coaches Ashley Cole, Pete Shuttleworth, and Maik Taylor.
“I will continue to provide advice and counsel while undergoing treatment,” said Mowbray.
The former Sunderland boss was appointed as manager on January 8 after Birmingham City parted ways with Wayne Rooney.
“Our thoughts are with Tony, his wife Amber, and family,” said club CEO Garry Cook. “We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming Tony back to the Club to continue the excellent work that he has started.”
Birmingham City face Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town on Saturday in the Championship.