Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes missed the club's UEFA Champions League clash against Barcelona on Tuesday due to injury. His teammate Lewis Hall has already made it clear how much the Brazilian will be missed.
Before the first phase meeting at St James' Park, Hall spoke tnt sports brazil. The defender was asked about Guimaraes' importance to Newcastle, especially in moments when the midfielder cannot play.
Timing of the interview matters. Hall's comments came before the match, with Newcastle already preparing to face Barcelona without their captain.
The game ended in a 1–1 draw. Harvey Barnes put Newcastle ahead in the 85th minute, but Lamine Yamal equalized in stoppage time to seal the Champions League last-16 tie.
What did Lewis Hall say about Bruno Guimaraes?
Hall described Guimaraes as one of the most influential figures in the team and praised both his quality and personality inside the dressing room.
"Bruno is not only an incredible player, but also an incredible person," He said.
The defender also highlighted the Brazilian's relationship with the club since his arrival in January 2022, at a time when Newcastle United were still rebuilding.
“I think you can see in his performances and his passion, how much he loves this club.” Hall explained.
Hall also noted how Guimaraes developed into a leadership role at St James' Park and eventually became captain.
"When he signed, the club was in a difficult situation. And now to have him as our captain and a big player for us is obviously a credit to him."
Newcastle United missed him against Barcelona
During the interview, Hall openly admitted that Newcastle United were anticipating a difficult night without the midfielder.
"He's a magical player. He does a lot of things in the game that a lot of people can't do," Hall said.
He also made it clear that the team expects Guimaraes to return soon.
“We will miss him terribly, but hopefully he will make a quick recovery and be back as soon as possible.”
The comments were made before kick-off against Barcelona. Afterwards, the match itself served as a reminder of how important Guimaraes is to Newcastle United as they prepare for the decisive second leg.
Eddie Howe will not be disappointed with his team's performance, although Barcelona's equalizer was a low blow given how late it came and how it happened.
Newcastle United are still in Champions League contention and will be hoping to keep it strong early on at the Camp Nou. The boost in Barcelona will help the Magpies. Then the goal will be to take advantage of that.
During this time, bruno guimares He is spending some time in Brazil as he fights to make a comeback. The midfielder wants to push back his return date to help his club as the World Cup is around the corner.
🇧🇷Bruno Guimaraes | Now working with Botafogo
📅 Newcastle United midfielder is trying to make a quick comeback
➡️ Working hard on recovery in Brazil
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