Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães sidelined for months with hamstring injury, raising questions about Premier League and Brazil squad availability
Newcastle United have suffered a major blow with the confirmation that Bruno Guimarães will be sidelined for at least two months due to a hamstring injury, according to ESPN Brazil. The midfielder, a key figure under Eddie Howe, is expected to miss a significant period of action in the Premier League.
Guimarães, who has been a driving force for Newcastle this season, will reportedly soon travel to Brazil to undergo rehabilitation under national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar.
The move will allow Brazil national team staff to closely monitor the midfielder’s recovery, though it also rules him out of competitive matches for the club during the recovery period.
The 26-year-old has been central to Newcastle’s midfield this season, contributing nine goals and six assists in 35 appearances. His absence will be keenly felt at St James’ Park, where he has established himself as both a captain and a fan favourite.
Eddie Howe had recently confirmed that Guimarães had suffered an injury in the closing stages of Newcastle’s 1-2 win against Tottenham on Tuesday, but did not have a time frame to provide.
Now, reports from Brazil indicate that the midfielder will miss at least eight weeks of action, ruling him out of the national team’s March friendlies with France and Croatia.