Bruno Guimaraes: Newcastle midfielder set for imminent return as sources share what they’ve seen behind closed doors
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The 28-year-old is key to everything Newcastle do well, and while Jacob Ramsey has performed well, he does not enjoy the same impact. Newcastle’s injury problems have been severe this season, but they will hope their talisman’s return can drive them towards European football. 🏥 Newcastle Injury News 🏥 Access definitive fitness updates from Darsley Park: real-time injury news, recovery timelines, and the latest return dates for the Magpies’ first-team squad.
VISIT THE NEWCASTLE INJURY HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle sources share Bruno Guimaraes updateFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider last month that Guimares could leave Newcastle this summer, amid the financial issues at St James’ Park.Should the Magpies miss out on Champions League football, it is expected that sacrifices will have to be made.Bruno Guimaraes Premier League 2025-26Appearances23Goals9Assists4Chances created38Recoveries108Duels won126Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Sandro Tonali are also expected to be the subject of interest, and there is a feeling that Howe would sooner lose all three than his star man. The 28-year-old’s nine Premier League goals is the highest in the Newcastle squad.Guimaraes’ absence has been felt massively, but he now looks set to return.
BBC Sport reports that sources at Newcastle say that the Brazilian has been “working hard every single day”, in an attempt to get back and help his team.Howe’s latest Guimaraes updateSpeaking before the international break, Howe confirmed that he expects Guimaraes to return to the line-up against Palace.“He has been working incredibly hard on his recovery,” he said. “I’d like to think by the time the international break has ended he will be back ready for us.”Newcastle’s video of Guimaraes in training this week appears to have further confirmed that his return his imminent.