Bruno Guimaraes injury update ahead of Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United | Football

Bruno Guimaraes is set to miss Newcastle United’s clash with Crystal Palace after illness delayed his recovery from his latest injury.

Guimaraes has been a pivotal part of Eddie Howe’s side this season, notching up nine goals and four assists in 23 Premier League matches.

But the Brazilian has not been seen in action since picking up a hamstring injury in the 2-1 win over Tottenham in mid-February.

Newcastle had hoped that the midfielder would be able to return from his 11-game absence following this recent international break, but Eddie Howe confirmed that an illness has delayed that possibility.

‘Bruno suffered from mumps on his return from Brazil. So, that’s delayed his return,’ Howe confirmed in Friday’s pre-match press conference.

‘So, he will not be involved in this game. I think there’s probably a doubt over the Bournemouth game as well for him.

‘No injury concern, more just the illness stopped him doing some key work that we needed him to do to be considered for these games. So, he may be the game after. But it’s important he comes back when he’s ready.’

Meanwhile, Howe confirmed that centre-back Fabian Schar had also suffered an injury setback and will be out for another month after a small foot operation.

‘Fabian, unfortunately, suffered an infection in his foot,’ he said.

‘So, he’s been in hospital having a very small operation to get that cleaned out. So, he won’t return for around a month, we think.

‘So, that’s bad news on him.’

But there was good news for midfield duo Lewis Miley and Sandro Tonali, with Howe saying: ‘Lewis trained and trained well with us. So, that’s been a great thing for us to see, because we’ve missed him massively.

‘And then, of course, you had Sandro [Tonali], who played during the international break anyway, with his injury from the Sunderland game. All others are in a good place.’

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