Bruno Guimarães
NEWBrazil
Right
Nov 16, 1997
28
6'0"
163 lb
CM
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Training individually
Guimaraes (hamstring) was shown doing individual drills with the ball in a video posted by the club Tuesday.
Analysis: Guimaraes is targeting a return to action in April after being inactive since Feb. 10 due to a muscular injury. As soon as he's back in full training, the midfielder should give the team a huge boost in both attacking and defensive aspects, considering that he had scored nine goals and four assists over 31 appearances in all competitions while averaging 1.9 tackles per game before getting hurt. He'll likely take a starting spot from either Joelinton or Jacob Ramsey, and he'll also challenge Kieran Trippier and Lewis Hall for corner kicks.
Hopes to return after break
Guimaraes (hamstring) will make the squad for Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Barcelona to support his teammates but will be aiming a return on the pitch after the March international break, according to coach Eddie Howe. "Bruno is back on Monday, his plan is he wants to come to Barcelona, not in a playing capacity, but to support the lads. He has been working incredibly hard on his recovery; I'd like to think by the time the international break has ended he will be back ready for us."
Analysis: Guimaraes will link back up with the squad ahead of Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Barcelona and will travel with the team to support his teammates, though he won't be available to play. The Magpies' captain is still working his way back from a hamstring injury and is targeting a return shortly after the March international break in early April. Until he's back up to full speed, Joelinton is expected to take on a larger role in Newcastle's midfield.
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