Newcastle United have been dealt a major setback after Bruno Guimaraes suffered an injury that will keep him out for a significant period, with his recovery timeline now revealed.
The midfielder picked up the problem during Newcastle’s recent run of fixtures and will not be available in the short term as the club manage his return carefully. The update is a blow for Eddie Howe, who has relied heavily on Guimaraes in the middle of the pitch.
It has been revealed that Guimaraes is expected to face an extended spell on the sidelines as he works his way back to full fitness, leaving Newcastle without one of their key players for a crucial stretch of the season.
Newcastle have already been hit by a number of fitness issues, and the latest news adds further strain as they continue to juggle domestic and European commitments. Howe now has to reshuffle his options in midfield while Guimaraes focuses on his rehabilitation.
The club will monitor his progress over the coming weeks, but the confirmed timeline underlines the severity of the blow, with Newcastle forced to cope without Guimaraes until he is cleared to return.
