Bruno Guimaraes issues ‘mixed’ injury update after Eddie Howe admits ‘worry’ for Newcastle United star
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Newcastle United latest news: Bruno Guimaraes has posted an update on the injury he suffered against PSV Eindhoven.
Bruno Guimaraes has posted an update on Instagram after he was substituted in the first-half of Newcastle United’s win over PSV Eindhoven at St James’ Park on Wednesday night.
Guimaraes had suffered an ankle injury earlier in the first period, but was able to continue playing after receiving treatment from the Newcastle United physios. After a brief time out of action, he then returned to the pitch to help his side hold onto their two-goal lead.
However, that injury clearly took its toll on the Brazilian when, in stoppage time during the first period, he was withdrawn by Eddie Howe. Guimaraes exited the pitch next to Nick Pope’s goal at the Gallowgate and was clapped by thousands of fans as he made his way around the pitch towards the dugouts.
Taking to Instagram post-match, Guimaraes wrote of his ‘mixed feelings’ after being injured on a night that saw Newcastle United qualify for the knockout rounds of the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. Alongside a collection of photos from Wednesday night, Guimaraes wrote: ‘Mixed feelings! Happy with the team’s great performance and the three points. I hope the injury isn’t too serious and that I can be back on the pitch doing what I love most as soon as possible. Howay the lads 🖤🤍3️⃣9️⃣’
Eddie Howe provides Bruno Guimaraes injury update
Whilst Newcastle United are no strangers to injury issues this season, potentially losing their captain would be the biggest blow of them all. Guimaraes is not only their leader on the pitch, but so often the man they turn to in the big moments of matches.
In fact, since his first start for the club way back in 2022, the Magpies are yet to win a single Premier League game that the Brazilian hasn’t started - a run that stretched to eight matches following their goalless draw at the Vitality Stadium back in September. Guimaraes’ reliability means he has barely missed any football for club and country over the past few seasons with Newcastle United’s only win without the Brazilian in a matchday squad coming in the first-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Arsenal last year.
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Speaking about the injury picked up by his captain on Wednesday night, Howe said: “Yeah, a little bit sore, it's an ankle problem, a little bit of swelling in his ankle having just seen him.
“We hope it's not serious, difficult to know. I think Bruno's the type of player that never wants to come off, he always wants to play, so the fact he has come off is a worry for us. We'll do everything we can to get him fit as quickly as possible.”
Newcastle United return to Premier League action on Sunday when they host Aston Villa at St James’ Park to begin what could be a pivotal six days within the context of their season. Following their clash against Unai Emery’s side, the Magpies travel to Paris to play their final Champions League league phase match against reigning European champions PSG.