Bruno Guimaraes: How Brazilian media rated Newcastle star in Panama triumph
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Credit: Imago Mon 1 June 2026 16:00, UK Bruno Guimaraes is preparing for the World Cup away from Newcastle United and he featured for Brazil in their 6-2 win over Panama on Sunday.The 28-year-old has remained a key man for Eddie Howe’s side despite their disappointing 2025-26 campaign.He registered 16 goal contributions in 41 appearances for the Magpies to head into this summer’s World Cup in strong shape as a likely starter for Brazil.Carlo Ancelotti handed Guimaraes a start in their penultimate friendly clash ahead of the tournament against Panama at the Maracana.While he has been important in several Newcastle matches this season, the midfielder struggled to make a real impact on Sunday’s game. ⚽ Newcastle Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Newcastle United fixture. VISIT THE NEWCASTLE MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Bruno Guimaraes disappoints Brazilian media with performance vs Panama Guimaraes began the game poorly by giving away the free-kick that led to Panama’s equaliser in the 14th minute, following Vinicius Junior’s opener.He struggled to get to grips with some of the visitors’ quick counter-attacks, as midfield partner Casemiro outshone him before Ancelotti made wholesale changes at half-time.Minutes played46′Accurate passes20/24Chances created1Touches26Tackles1Recoveries3Duels won2/4Bruno Guimaraes’ stats vs PanamaGlobo Esporte rated each Selecao star after the match, and were pretty damning in their verdict of some of Guimaraes’ key moments, as they gave him a 5.5 rating and wrote: “He improved toward the end of the first half, but started with passing errors, such as on a play where he tried to find Luiz Henrique as he was breaking forward.
He committed the foul that led to Panama’s goal. “He failed to control the ball after a good pass into the box from Alex Sandro.
He made a good pass inside the box on a play that ended with a dangerous shot by Raphinha.”ESPN Brazil were similarly disappointed by his showing, as they gave him a 5.5 and said: “Responsible for driving the midfield, he had his ups and downs. He still needs to regain the rhythm he lost due to his injury at Newcastle.”Ancelotti admitted after the match that he is now considering all options available to him after their second-string side performed much better in the second half against Panama.Guimaraes has started each of the last nine Brazil games that he has been available for, but could well be dropped for their World Cup opener against Morocco on 13 June.What is the latest on Guimaraes’ future at Newcastle?Guimaraes’ recent message to Magpies supporters on Instagram has raised doubts around his future at the club, with it being perceived as a farewell as he said: “I just want to thank the fans for everything.”A summer move seems possible after their poor season, with sources previously revealing to Football Insider that Michael Carrick admires Guimaraes and was planning to sign him if he was appointed the permanent Man United boss.Carrick has now been handed the reins full-time at Old Trafford, but talk around the Brazilian’s future has quietened and he is contracted to Newcastle until 2028.It certainly seems more likely that his midfield partner Sandro Tonali is allowed to leave this summer, but an exit for Guimaraes should not be ruled out.