Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has calmed health concerns after being admitted to hospital.
Houllier underwent heart surgery in October 2001 after feeling unwell when Liverpool boss during a clash with Leeds and did not return to full-time management for five months.
But Houllier is believed to have contacted Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner at around 7am on Thursday morning to reassure him about his current health.
The Villa manager felt ill on Wednesday evening and admitted himself to hospital as a precaution and also underwent a routine check-up with Villa's medical staff last week.
Faulkner is expected to visit Houllier in hospital where, although in a comfortable condition, he is set to remain for a couple of days.
