For the first time in 69 games, Newcastle United’s starting lineup in the Premier League was devoid of Bruno Guimaraes.
Bruno Guimaraes, the captain of Newcastle United, was unexpectedly excluded from the starting lineup for the match against Bournemouth on Sunday.
Newcastle’s 0-0 stalemate at the Vitality Stadium was not only a disappointment for Guimaraes, but he also failed to make an appearance on the pitch. The Brazilian has not been used as a substitute in a Premier League match for Newcastle for the first time.
Bruno Guimaraes desires to initiate each encounter.
Guimaraes expressed his intention to compete in every Newcastle game, regardless of his physical limitations, prior to the Barcelona match.
“After I complete the game, I dedicate a significant amount of time to recovery in order to be prepared for the subsequent game. This is particularly important given that we are now playing on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday. Therefore, we must be prepared,” Guimaraes stated.
“I am determined to participate in every game possible, as my career is limited. I am aware that I have this to rely on, and I am not fond of being sidelined. In fact, I have been known to assert that I do not believe this is the appropriate time to be removed, even when [Howe] attempts to do so.” Therefore, I endeavour to provide the team and the club with the most effective assistance feasible.
When queried about Guimaraes’ absence from the team and his failure to appear on the pitch at Bournemouth, head coach Howe responded, “Yes, there were numerous factors.” Bruno is unable to participate in every minute of every game for his own benefit, as he must be in the best possible physical and mental condition to perform at his best when he is asked to participate. I believed that today was an excessively ambitious endeavour for him, given his international accomplishments, which involved playing at altitude and the subsequent travel.
“Despite playing well in both games, he was fatigued against the Wolves and Barcelona.”
“Today was a chance for Lewy Miley to shine in the midfield.” He is an individual to whom we must allocate game time.
“He is an exceptional prospect, and he will not improve if we do not place our trust in him during these types of games.”
Bruno Guimaraes’ comprehension of team selection
Before returning to the Newcastle line-up against Wolverhampton Wanderers three days later, Guimaraes had played twice for Brazil during the international break, including a game at high altitude in Bolvia on the Wednesday.
The Brazilian will be eligible for selection in the Carabao Cup match against Bradford City at St James’ Park on Wednesday night. Arsenal will be the next opponent for the Magpies on Sunday, followed by a Champions League match against Union Saint-Gilloise the following Wednesday.
“Bruno was fine, and I believe the squad has a consensus that this will be the case for us for a while,” Howe stated in reference to the midfielder’s reaction to the team selection.
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