Newcastle United face losing £40m star for two games at worst possible time for Eddie Howe

Newcastle United is facing a potentially devastating blow as they prepare to take on two crucial Premier League matches without one of their star players. The Magpies’ £40m midfielder, Bruno Guimarães, is at risk of missing the upcoming matches against West Ham United and Aston Villa due to a suspension.

Guimarães, who has been instrumental in Newcastle’s success this season, picked up his fifth yellow card of the campaign in the recent match against Manchester City. As a result, he will be forced to serve a one-match suspension, which could potentially be extended to two games if the Football Association (FA) decides to take further action.

The timing of Guimarães’ suspension could not be worse for Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe. The Magpies are currently sixth in the Premier League table, just three points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. With two crucial matches coming up, Howe will be desperate to have his best players available to help secure maximum points.

Guimarães’ absence will be deeply felt by Newcastle United. The Brazilian midfielder has been one of the standout players in the Premier League this season, scoring crucial goals and providing assists for his teammates. His vision, creativity, and work rate have been instrumental in Newcastle’s success, and his absence will leave a gaping hole in the team’s midfield.

Howe will need to find a way to replace Guimarães’ creativity and energy in the midfield. One possible option could be to bring in Sean Longstaff, who has been impressive in recent matches. However, Longstaff’s style of play is different from Guimarães’, and it may take some time for him to adjust to the new role.

Newcastle United’s fans will be holding their breath as they wait to see if Guimarães’ suspension will be extended to two games. Losing their star midfielder for an extended period could have disastrous consequences for the team’s Premier League campaign. With the stakes high, Howe will need to find a way to motivate his team and secure maximum points without Guimarães.