Newcastle United are having to cope without Bruno Guimaraes.
Their inspirational captain picking up a bad hamstring injury eight days ago, during the match against Spurs.
Newcastle United going on to see out that win against Tottenham without Bruno Guimaraes.
Then on Saturday, defeating Aston Villa 3-1 in the FA Cup without the NUFC skipper.
That weekend win coinciding withESPN Brazil reporting: ‘Bruno Guimaraes suffered a hamstring injury in his left thigh and will be sidelined for at least two months. A key player for Carlo Ancelotti’s team, the midfielder is expected to be in recovery until at least the second half of April. He will soon travel to Brazil to receive treatment from Rodrigo Lasmar, the national team doctor, which will allow Ancelotti’s coaching staff to closely monitor the recovery of one of their main players.’
ESPN Brazil going on to point out: ‘Bruno Guimaraes is having a remarkable season at Newcastle, where he is captain and a fan favourite. He has nine goals and six assists in 35 games, which puts him even more in the spotlight months before the World Cup scheduled for the United States, Mexico, and Canada.’
Now on Wednesday night, a superb Newcastle United performance AND third away win in a row, saw Eddie Howe’s side smash Qarabag FK 6-1. United 5-0 up at half-time and then cruising to victory, Anthony Gordon scoring four!
Bruno Guimaraes posting this image from Brazil on his social media, as he does everything to hasten his recovery…
Always dedicated, always the true professional. Bruno Guimaraes cheering on his teammates from an Oxygen Hyperbaric Chamber!
Qarabag FK 1 Newcastle 6 – Wednesday 18 February 2026 5.45pm
Match Stats
Goals:
Newcastle United:
Gordon 3, 32 pen, 33, 45+1 pen, Thiaw 8, Jacob Murphy 72
Qarabag FK:
Ceferquliyev 54
Possession was Newcastle 58% Qarabag FK 42%
Total shots were Newcastle 22 Qarabag FK 8
Shots on target were Newcastle 14 Qarabag FK 2
Corners were Newcastle 6 Qarabag FK 8
Touches in the opposition box Newcastle 39 Qarabag FK 20
Newcastle team v Qarabag FK:
Pope, Trippier (Joelinton 77), Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Willock (Ramsey 68), Barnes (Neave 87), Elanga (Jacob Murphy 68), Gordon (Osula 68), Woltemade
Unused Subs:
Ramsdale, Harris, Ruddy, Alex Murphy, Shahar