Bruno Guimaraes issues Newcastle United statement after injury blow v PSV Eindhoven

Bruno Guimaraes was forced off with an ankle injury during Newcastle United’s 3-0 win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

Bruno Guimaraes admitted to having mixed feelings after Newcastle United’s 3-0 win over PSV Eindhoven.

Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle goes down with an injury during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between Newcastle United FC and PSV Eindhoven at St James' Park on January 21, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) | Getty Images

placeholder image — Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle goes down with an injury during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between Newcastle United FC and PSV Eindhoven at St James' Park on January 21, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Goals from Yoane Wissa, Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes secured the Magpies’ passage into the Champions League knockout stages, with Eddie Howe’s side guaranteed at least a play-off place.

But things could yet get better for United, as a win away to Paris Saint-Germain next Wednesday would secure a top-eight finish and automatic progression into the round of 16.

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Newcastle United issue Bruno Guimaraes injury update

Newcastle will have to wait and see if they have Guimaraes available for the trip to Paris after their captain was forced to withdraw in first-half stoppage time with an ankle injury.

The Brazilian sustained the issue earlier in the half and tried to continue before signalling to come off. He was replaced by Lewis Miley.

Providing an update on Guimaraes after the game, Howe said: “Yeah, a little bit sore. It's an ankle problem. A little bit of swelling in his ankle. Having just seen him, we hope it's not serious. Difficult to know.

“I think Bruno is the type of player that never wants to come off. He always wants to play, so the fact he has come off is a worry for us.

“We'll do everything we can to get him fit as quickly as possible.”

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes issues injury update

And Guimaraes shares Howe’s hope of the injury not being too serious.

Taking to Instagram, Guimaraes wrote: “Mixed feelings! Happy with the team’s great performance and the three points. I hope the injury isn’t too serious and that I can be back on the pitch doing what I love most as soon as possible. Howay the lads 🖤🤍3️⃣9️⃣”

As it stands, the 28-year-old is a doubt heading into Sunday’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa at St James’ Park.

And a slightly concerning statistic is that Newcastle have failed to win any of the seven league games Guimaraes has missed since joining from Lyon for £35million in January 2022.

In better news, the Magpies hope to welcome back both Dan Burn and Will Osula this weekend after the pair resumed first-team training on Tuesday.

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