Bruno Guimaraes has paid thanks to Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier for his leadership gesture in the Carabao Cup semi-final. The Brazilian saw red in the second leg last month as Southampton tried to find a way back into the tie and trudged off the St James' Park turf as the clock ticked down.
Guimaraes was walked off the field by Trippier as he placed his arm around the midfielder, offering him sympathies as he made his way towards the tunnel. Trippier has since spoken of not wanting Bruno to be alone in that moment - and the former Lyon man is certainly appreciative.
"It was a big gesture from Tripps," Guimaraes told NUFC TV. "It's what the captain needs to do with the players. After I said to him 'thank you for walking with me.'
