Newcastle United player Bruno Guimaraes delivers a heartbreaking injury report ahead of their Brazil World Cup qualifier match against Ecuador

Bruno Guimaraes talked about Pedro’s “painful” injury before this weekend’s World Cup match against Ecuador.
The midfielder from Newcastle United is likely to start the game at the Couto Pereira Stadium. Brazil is trying to get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track after losing their last four games and only getting one point. But one player who won’t be able to play for Brazil is Flamengo forward Pedro, who hurt himself badly in training and will be out for a long time.

Guimaraes had to talk to the media before the match against Ecuador in Curitiba, which is where his old team, Athletico Paranaense, plays. He talked about the physical blow. He said, “I think it was painful for everyone.” “For me too.” Pedro and I have been friends since he was seven years old.

“I know he worked very hard to be here with Brazil.” That time at Fluminense in 2018, I was called up, and now I get to start the game.

“I’m sad because he was having a great time at Flamengo.” A person who can smell a goal.Joao Pedro, a forward for Brighton & Hove Albion, has been called up to play for Brazil instead of Pedro.

Guimaraes will be playing his first game for Brazil since being named captain of Newcastle for the 2024–25 season. The 26-year-old has enjoyed taking on more responsibility at club level so far, and he hopes to use that to get a bigger part on the Brazil national team.

According to Guimaraes, he wants to be a leader on the national team. He said, “Yes, I do, I’m looking for it.” “I’ve been very busy in practice, the locker room, and meetings, trying to talk, inspire, understand, and listen.” I’ve always liked it; it’s something I was born with. I want to improve it on the national team.

“I love being here and playing for my country. I want to improve, but I want to do it for the team, not just for Bruno.”

On his way back to Curitiba with the national team, Guimaraes said, “It’s been crazy here at the hotel. Everyone is so happy and excited, it gives us extra energy.”

“We need to help them now.” People cried and said they loved us as they greeted us. It’s great to be back, but we need to do well on the field before we can leave for good.

“Give him strength. Do something good with the fact that he is a dad now; his daughters will need him.” Someone will do the job when they come in. These two games will be very important for us in terms of the table.