Bruno Guimarães
NEWBrazil
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Nov 16, 1997
28
6'0"
163 lb
CM
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NewcastleRecords four shots
Guimaraes generated four shots (three on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Guimaraes has now earned three straight starts since his return from injury, returning to his normal role in the midfield. He would go on to record four shots, three chances created and three crosses, although he couldn't make it two straight games with a goal contribution after an assist last time out.
Provides one assist in victory
Guimaraes assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Brighton.
Analysis: Guimaraes played a key creative role in Saturday's 3-1 win over Brighton, delivering the precise corner in the first half that Dan Burn headed home with ease for his side's second goal, underlining the Brazilian's importance to his team's set-piece threat. The midfielder was replaced by Jacob Ramsey in the closing stages as coach Eddie Howe managed his fitness following a recent hamstring issue, finishing with one key pass and composed distribution throughout his time on the pitch. Guimaraes has now registered five assists and nine goals in 26 Premier League appearances this season and has been central to his side's midfield in their strongest performances, with his return to fitness proving timely as they push for a European place.
Still building fitness
Guimaraes is back in the fold but still building his fitness after playing 75 minutes against Arsenal while dealing with cramps, according to Chronicle Live. "I think they're programming a load control for me. I came back in the last game to play 30 minutes, in this one I was supposed to play 60, I got greedy, ended up playing 75, but there came a point where I couldn't take it anymore, cramps all over my body. [...] I'm happy to be back, back in good shape. I'm not yet at my ideal physical level, but I've already made a big leap and I hope to try for 90 minutes in the next game."
Analysis: Guimaraes has been working his way back carefully since his lengthy absence with a hamstring injury compounded by illness, and the encouraging thing is that his own assessment of his physical condition is positive despite the cramps. Getting to 90 minutes in the next outing is the clear target for the Brazilian, who will be eager to hit peak form ahead of the World Cup this summer. Newcastle will manage his workload carefully as they push through the final fixtures of the Premier League season.
Still ramping up fitness
Guimaraes played 28 minutes off the bench against Bournemouth and continues to work on his fitness, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He's had a full week of training and he's trained really well - I've been very pleased with him. It's been tough for him. I think you could see against Bournemouth, he came on with all the right intentions, to deliver a really big physical performance, but you could see that he was struggling at times physically to adapt top the pace because he'd had minimal training. But he was playing on heart and spirit and determination, and the week he's had this week will serve him really well."
Analysis: Guimaraes has a full week of training in him after appearing off the bench against Bournemouth. Assuming all went well, he should be in play to start Saturday at Arsenal, especially with Joelinton still suspended. The goal for Guimaraes will be to get back his full fitness in the coming month and enter the World Cup at his best pace.
Option off bench
Guimaraes (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth.
Analysis: Guimaraes made his return to the matchday squad after being sidelined since Feb. 10 with a hamstring injury, with coach Eddie Howe's upbeat tone following Friday's training session proving justified. The Brazilian had seen his recovery timeline pushed back further by an illness picked up after returning from Brazil, making his availability a more encouraging development than had been projected just a week ago. Jacob Ramsey is expected to continue carrying a larger load in the middle of the park until Guimaraes returns to full speed for the Magpies.
Chance of returning Saturday
Guimaraes (hamstring) has a chance of being fit for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth, according to coach Eddie Howe. "There is a chance he can be fit for the weekend. We have seen him in training, he is pushing hard to be involved, he is desperate to help the team, desperate to be involved. So, there is a possibility, I will make a decision off the back of training today."
Analysis: Guimaraes has been out since Feb. 10 with a hamstring injury, and an illness he picked up after returning from Brazil only pushed his recovery timeline back even further. That said, his return to team training along with the manager's upbeat tone is a much more encouraging sign than what was projected just a week ago, and Newcastle will be counting on him to get through Friday's session without any setbacks ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Cherries. In the meantime, Jacob Ramsey is set to carry a larger load in the middle of the park for the Magpies until the Brazilian is back up to full speed.
Ruled out against Palace
Guimaraes (hamstring) suffered an illness in his return from Brazil that has delayed his comeback, ruling him out for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace and making him a doubt for next week's fixture against Bournemouth, with Arsenal on April 22 now the more realistic target, according to coach Eddie Howe. "Bruno suffered on his return from Brazil with illness, that has delayed his return. Doubt over this game and the Bournemouth game. Maybe he will be back for Arsenal."
Analysis: Guimaraes had already been sidelined since Feb. 10 with a hamstring injury, and the illness picked up during international has added another setback to what has been a frustrating spell on the sidelines. The Brazilian midfielder has been a massive miss for Newcastle given his nine goals and four assists across 31 appearances before going down, and the club will not rush him back before he is fully fit given the importance of having him available for the final stretch of the season. Joelinton and Jacob Ramsey have been holding down the midfield in his extended absence.
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.
Howe confirms timeline
Guimaraes will miss multiple months with his hamstring injury, according to manager Eddie Howe. "I think he will be [pushing to get back sooner]. But the timeframe will be the timeframe on this one. I don't think there's any miracle cure for him. I think it will be a couple of months. You are probably looking at the end of the international break in March for him."
Analysis: Guimaraes will hope to return after the March international break, which keeps him out a bevy of Premier League matches and the next season of games in the Champions League. Even then, hamstring injuries are a difficult thing to return from and nothing is guaranteed with this timeline since regular hamstring pulls are a fairly standard four-week absence. In Newcastle's first game without Guimaraes, Nick Woltemade pushed further back in the formation, a position that will likely be fluid with Joelinton also out.
Could be out for two months
Guimaraes (hamstring) will be absent for at least two months with an injury that would rule him out of Brazil's international friendlies in March, Pedro Ivo Almeida of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Guimaraes is not expected to see action before the next international break, so he could miss several matches for his club despite the initial optimism after he picked up the injury in the last league game against Tottenham. The midfielder has had an excellent season, scoring nine goals and four assists over 23 Premier League appearances (22 starts) while taking some of his side's set pieces. Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock and Jacob Ramsey could feature in midfield, with Lewis Miley (leg) offering another option if he returns while Guimaraes is sidelined.
Waiting for scans results
Guimaraes (hamstring) is awaiting the results of scans on his latest injury and is a doubt for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Aston Villa, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Bruno - we are awaiting news on his hamstring injury."
Analysis: Guimaraes picked up another hamstring injury that his camp believes is minor, but the Brazilian is still awaiting the results of the scans he underwent earlier this week. The Magpies' captain is a doubt for Saturday's FA Cup showdown against Aston Villa, and his potential absence would force a midfield reshuffle in the starting XI. If he is ruled out, Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock and Jacob Ramsey are in line to link up in the engine room until he is cleared to return.
Shouldn't miss much time
Guimaraes (hamstring) is not expected to miss significant time, as his camp told the media after the match, according to Chronicle Live.
Analysis: Guimaraes pulled up and had to come off in Tuesday's win against Tottenham with what looked like a hamstring issue and is set for scans Wednesday. The Brazilian is not expected to miss significant time per his camp and is considered touch and go for Saturday's showdown against Aston Villa. That would be a major boost for the Magpies given how central he is to the engine room, but if he cannot go, Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock and Jacob Ramsey are in line to roll together in midfield against Spurs.
Limps off against Tottenham
Guimaraes was unable to continue in the final minutes of Tuesday's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur due to a potential injury, with manager Eddie Howe commenting "I'm not sure. He's a little bit worried. He said he's not sure he's never had a problem with his hamstrings before, so is it cramp? was it a muscle problem? It probably feels more of an injury to me but let's wait and see. We'll try and stay positive at this moment.", Jordan Cronin of NewcastleWorld reports.
Analysis: Guimaraes left the field in pain, though it's not yet clear if he picked up a significant issue. He recently missed a couple of games with an ankle problem and returned for the last two league contests, but the new blow could lead him back to the sidelines. With important EPL and UCL fixtures coming in upcoming weeks, the midfielder's fitness will be a major concern for the squad. Sandro Tonali should bounce back into the starting lineup alongside Joe Willock and Jacob Ramsey if Guimaraes is ruled out.
Converts penalty, serves assist
Bruno Guimaraes scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Brentford.
Analysis: Bruno Guimaraes helped open the scoring Saturday by assisting from a corner to give Newcastle in early led before he converted a second-half penalty in a 3-2 home defeat to Brentford. In addition to his goal contributions, the midfielder contributed one tackle (one won) and one clearance to the defensive effort across his 90 minute shift. The appearance marked Bruno Guimaraes's return after an ankle injury forced him off early during Newcastle's 3-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven on Jan. 21.
Starting against Brentford
Guimaraes (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Brentford.
Analysis: Guimaraes is back in the starting XI after overcoming an ankle injury. There was some doubt about his availability coming into the match, but in the end he got healthy and is back available. Guimaraes is a huge part of the midfield trio, especially with injuries elsewhere meaning attacking Jacob Ramsey would come into the starting XI if he can't go.
Late call against Brentford
Guimaraes (ankle) trained with the team Wednesday and will be a late fitness call for Saturday's clash against Brentford, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Bruno's getting closer. He did a training session on Wednesday when we were travelling. He felt pretty good. So I'll see him today and fingers crossed he'll be fit."
Analysis: Guimaraes returned to team training Wednesday and responded well after the ankle injury he picked up against PSV in the Champions League. The midfielder will be a late fitness decision following the final training session to determine whether he is ready for Saturday's matchup with the Bees. Guimaraes has been a locked-in starter for the Magpies whenever fit and available, so he is expected to regain that role once cleared. That said, if he is brought back gradually and starts on the bench, Jacob Ramsey is in line to take on a larger workload in central midfield.
Could return against Brentford
Guimaraes (ankle) won't make it for the Carabao Cup second leg against Manchester City on Wednesday but has a chance to return in Saturday's clash against Brentford, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Bruno is doing well but I don't think he'll make this game. There is a chance for the weekend."
Analysis: Guimaraes has missed the last three matches after picking up an ankle injury against PSV in the Champions League, but he is progressing well and has a chance to return for Saturday's clash against the Bees. His potential availability would be a major boost for the Magpies, as Joelinton (groin) and Lewis Miley (knee) remain sidelined too until further notice, leaving the midfield options stretched thin. With depth limited in the middle of the pitch, Jacob Ramsey is expected to take on a larger role until they return.
Out against Liverpool
Guimaraes (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Liverpool, according to Craig Hope from the Daily Mail.
Analysis: Guimaraes is out for Saturday's clash against Liverpool as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. The midfielder has not progressed enough to be cleared for action and will miss another match. The brazilian is an undisputed starter when healthy and is expected to reclaim his spot in the starting XI once fully recovered. Jacob Ramsey is expected to play again in his absence in midfield for the Magpies.
Doubtful against Liverpool
Guimaraes (ankle) is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Liverpool, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "It's slightly unknown at the moment. He did really well to be with us in Paris, that was down to the fact he was desperate to support the players. He did very, very light training. He trained with us yesterday but that was more of a test so we'll see how he is today. This will be where we decide [for tomorrow]."
Analysis: Guimaraes has been dealing with an ankle injury and remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against Liverpool after staying on the bench during the clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday in the Champions League. The Brazilian trained with the team on Thursday and will do so again on Friday, and he will likely be assessed after the final session to determine whether he can make the squad against the Reds. If he were to miss another game, Lewis Miley would be expected to start in the middle of the pitch again for the Magpies.
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