With the end of world Cupthe clubs of Premier League return to the pitch, including Newcastle and Bournemouth. Already this Tuesday, the team of the Brazilian Bruno Guimarães receives the opponent for the round of 16 of the English League Cup.
The young midfielder was called up by Tite and played in the World Cup in Qatar for the Brazilian Team, but did not record the great performance presented by clubs. During a press conference, Newcastle coach Eddie Howe was full of praise for Bruno and spoke about his physical condition for the duel.
“His dream was to win the tournament, but now he’s focused on Newcastle. This is very important for all athletes to leave the World Cup behind and take advantage of whatever is positive. Bruno is fine physically”, explained the coach.
If there is certainty about Guimarães, there are doubts about Allan Saint-Maximin. According to Howe, the French striker felt a muscle discomfort last Saturday, during a friendly against Rayo Vallecano, and has no guaranteed presence. The same goes for midfielders Miguel Almirón and Joelinton.
Every. Single. angle. 🇧🇷
Remind yourself of Philip Billing’s goal last time out at St. James’ Park ✨ pic.twitter.com/FnauWfg7OC
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) December 19, 2022
Already on the side of Bournemouth, Neto should not enter the field. The 33-year-old goalkeeper injured his thigh at the end of October and has been recovering. Coach Gary O’Neil explained that the Brazilian “is still not training fully”, but has been performing well.
Tuesday’s match between Newcastle and Bournemouth will be played at the St. James Park at 4:45 pm (Brasília time). The winner of the single game will face, in the quarterfinals, Blackburn or Nottingham Forest, from Gustavo Scarpa, formerpalm treeswhich can only officially enter the field in 2023.
Check out Tuesday’s other Premier League Cup games:
Milton Keynes Dons vs Leicester City
Southampton v Lincoln City
Wolverhampton v Gillingham
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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