"Bruno will be back on Monday. He plans to travel to Barcelona-not to play, but to support his teammates. He's done an incredible job with his recovery. I'm hopeful that he'll be ready to play after the international break."
"Guimaraes has been sidelined since suffering a thigh injury on February 10 during Newcastle's match against Tottenham Hotspur. Since then, the midfielder has missed eight consecutive games while focusing on his recovery."
Barcelona and Newcastle face a winner-takes-all Champions League round of 16 second leg at Camp Nou after their first meeting ended 1-1 at St. James' Park. Barcelona scored a late goal to salvage the draw after Newcastle appeared headed for victory. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe confirmed that influential midfielder Bruno Guimaraes will travel to Barcelona but cannot play due to fitness concerns. Guimaraes has been sidelined since February 10 with a thigh injury and has missed eight consecutive matches. His absence represents a significant loss for Newcastle's midfield, as he has been one of the Premier League side's most influential players this season. Howe expressed optimism about Guimaraes' recovery and hopes he will be available after the international break.
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