Bruno Guimaraes sends smug message as stunning Newcastle details emerge
Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes has once again shown his importance this season and reacted on social media to a statistic about his performances.
Newcastle’s hopes of FA Cup glory were dashed after a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Brighton, leaving the Carabao Cup as their only shot at silverware.
Guimaraes apologised to Newcastle fans following the exit, acknowledging their frustration after another setback in the campaign.
Newcastle will be without Anthony Gordon for the final against Liverpool after his red card for violent conduct. With Gordon suspended, Eddie Howe will be relying on his key players to stay fit as they prepare for the Wembley showdown.
Despite the disappointment, Guimaraes found reason to stay positive, sharing his reaction after statistics highlighted his importance to the team this season.
| Season statistics in all competitions | Bruno Guimaraes |
| Appearances | 35 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 8 |
Bruno Guimaraes with unbelievable Newcastle statistics this season
According to Squawka, no player in Europe’s top five leagues has won more ground duels (170) or been awarded more fouls (89) than Brazilian midfielder this season. Additionally, he leads the rankings for the most completed through balls, with 11, highlighting his box-to-box dynamism.
Guimaraes reacted to the statistics posted on his Instagram story by simply displaying an emoji with a zipped mouth and liking the post.
His influence on the pitch is undeniable, having played 35 matches this season, scoring twice, and providing eight assists in 2,828 minutes. He has also started every single Premier League game for Newcastle this season.
The Brazilian midfielder joined the club in the final days of the January 2022 transfer window for £35 million. Three years on, he continues to perform at the highest level, now with the added responsibility of being team captain this season. Guimaraes remains vocal with Newcastle fans on social media and has proven just how crucial he is to the team.
Man City set sights on Bruno Guimaraes
Since his arrival at St James’ Park, the Brazilian has been a standout success, consistently demonstrating both his quality on the field and his strong bond with the fans.
However, his exceptional performances have drawn attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Manchester City showing interest in Guimaraes.
For now, however, Newcastle will be focused on bouncing back from their FA Cup exit. They face West Ham on 10 March, with the EFL Cup final against Liverpool also on the horizon as they aim to win their first major trophy since 1955.