By Hadiza Galadima
Newcastle faces a major setback as Bruno Guimarães is sidelined for two months with a hamstring injury sustained during their 2-1 win over Tottenham.
The Brazilian’s absence is a statistical nightmare for Eddie Howe. Newcastle has failed to win any of the 10 Premier League matches he has missed since his 2022 debut.
The Guimarães Effect by the Numbers, rate wins are 53.1% with him vs. 0% without him. Points Per Game,1.8 with him in the lineup.
Offense/Defense higher scoring 1.9 goals and fewer conceded 1.2 goals when he plays.
With a crunch run of games starting against Aston Villa in the FA Cup, Newcastle is down to just three senior central midfielders: Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock, and Jacob Ramsey.
Relief may be coming soon, however, as Joelinton and Lewis Miley are expected back from minor injuries imminently.
