Injuries in the defence, in particular, has forced the 59-year-old into making changes during the top-flight season, where the Magpies sit 12th in the table after 25 games.
Here, using data experts Wyscout, we’ve details Bruce’s favoured starting XI based on minutes played this season. Scroll and click through the pages to see who makes it:
9. Allan Saint-Maximin - 991 minutes
The electric winger has endured his fair amount of injury problems but when fit, Bruce hasn’t thought twice about including him in his starting 11. Photo: Mark Runnacles
10. Joelinton - 1950 minutes
United’s record-signing has faced his critics this campaign but Bruce has stuck by his striker with players such as Andy Carroll and Dwight Gayle picking up little niggles. Photo: Mark Runnacles
11. Miguel Almiron - 2037 minutes
The Paraguayan has missed all-but one Premier League game this term (Burnley away) to record the most minutes out of any outfield player. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS