Bruno Guimaraes injury latest as Newcastle United issue update

Eddie Howe has issued an update on Bruno Guimaraes after the Newcastle United midfielder picked up an ankle injury during the 1-0 win over Fulham.

The Brazilian rolled his ankle in the opening stages at St James’ Park and looked in huge discomfort as he received treatment.

He attempted to carry on and got a second round of physio treatment, where his ankle was heavily strapped.

But as half-time approached, Guimaraes knew his afternoon was over. The 25-year-old was in tears as referee Robert Jones blew for half-time whistle and had to be comforted by Joelinton and Sean Longstaff.

Guimaraes was pictured leaving the stadium on crutches and wearing a protective boot.

“He was [in distress], and he was after the game,” Howe said, “He’s worried about his ankle, it was a twist. He felt he could carry on until the end of the first-half when he signalled to come off. Never a good sign from our perspective.

“We’ll get it scanned and see what the damage is. We hope it’s not long-term but at this moment in time, we don’t know.”

The Magpies found a way to win without Guimaraes after substitute Alexander Isak scored in the 89th-minute to clinch a 1-0 victory.

“The goal was a special moment,” Howe said. “So pleased for Alex. You want to hit the ground running at a new club and he did before the injury.

Former Newcastle United striker Aleksandar Mitrovic missed a penalty for the visitors, 20 minutes before Isak struck.