Sam Mitchell is predicted to make a full restoration from a bout of pneumonia however the Hawthorn coach will stay in a New York hospital for a number of extra days.
Mitchell, 41, was travelling within the United States together with his household when he began feeling unwell final week.
He was admitted to New York University Hospital over the weekend and spent Christmas there, having been identified with pneumonia.
Hawthorn chief govt Ashley Klein mentioned the membership has been in common contact with the Mitchell household.
“Importantly, Sam is improving and recovering well,” Klein mentioned in an announcement on Tuesday.
“The club has been in regular contact with (Sam’s wife) Lyndall, and we will obviously continue to provide support in any way we can.
“We would like to express our thanks to the NYU hospital and its medical team for their care and support.”
Mitchell has a 15-30 document in his two seasons on the helm of Hawthorn since taking up from Alastair Clarkson.
He was a four-time premiership participant with the Hawks earlier than ending his glittering 329-game taking part in profession with West Coast in 2017.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au