"He saw the potential, and went on to become the linchpin in the team that delivered on it. You may like Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes (Image credit: Getty Images) It was patently clear from the moment he started to make an impact, scoring a wonderfully improvised back heel goal on his full debut in a win at Southampton the following March, that he would be critical to everything good about Eddie Howe's team."
"Just shy of four years later, the clash at St James' Park was Newcastle's 11th game without him in the Premier League since that night at St Mary's, and they were still hunting a first victory without him. Bruno Guimaraes is a fan favourite on Tyneside (Image credit: Getty Images) It shows not only how Guimaraes, now club captain, has grown into his role on Tyneside, but also how incredibly durable he is."
Bruno Guimaraes joined Newcastle in January 2022 and became the linchpin of the team's Saudi-backed project. He scored a spectacular improvised back-heel on his full debut at Southampton. He has developed into club captain and a durable, reliable presence with rare injuries. Newcastle have gone 11 Premier League games without a win when he is absent, underlining his influence. He has eight league goals this season, including crucial match-turning strikes against Fulham and Burnley. Team creativity has struggled even with him, and replacing his midfield drive placed heavy pressure on younger players like Lewis Miley.
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