Summary
Bruno Guimaraes, a key player for Newcastle United, was unable to play in a recent match against Aston Villa due to an injury. Newcastle has struggled to win games without him, losing the latest match 2-0. Coach Eddie Howe emphasized the team's need to find ways to succeed without relying on a single player.
Key Facts
- Bruno Guimaraes is the injured captain of Newcastle United.
- Newcastle lost 2-0 to Aston Villa when Guimaraes did not play.
- Newcastle hasn't won any of the nine league games Guimaraes missed.
- Newcastle gained only five points from those nine games without him.
- Coach Eddie Howe stated the team cannot depend on a single player.
- Newcastle recently defeated PSV Eindhoven 3-0 in the Champions League.
- Aston Villa had just returned from a Europa League game in Turkey before this match.
- Newcastle's next major chance to change the squad is in the summer transfer window.
