Newcastle set for huge Bruno Guimaraes boost as early return on the cards

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(Credit: Imago) Newcastle set for huge Bruno Guimaraes boost as early return on the cards Fri 13 March 2026 6:45, UK Newcastle United appear set to receive a huge boost regarding the fitness of club captain Bruno Guimaraes. Newcastle’s injury room has been particularly busy of late, but it has now emerged that Guimaraes could return to the fold shortly if everything goes to plan with his recovery.

VISIT THE NEWCASTLE INJURY HUBNewcastle set Champions League target for Bruno Guimaraes returnNewcastle previously expected Guimaraes to return for their last four league games at the end of the season, but the picture surrounding his injury is becoming increasingly promising. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The Magpies played out a 1-1 draw with Barcelona without him on Tuesday night, and they go into next week’s second leg of their Champions League Last 16 tie with progression into the quarter finals still firmly within reach.

Their success in the Camp Nou next week is closely linked with the likely return date for their skipper, as he could potentially feature in the next round, should his team get the job done in Spain. Magpies facing major Guimaraes concern this summerFootball Insider revealed last week that Newcastle are concerned about potentially facing another Alexander Isak-style situation when it comes to Guimaraes’ future this summer.