Eddie Howe says that Bruno Guimaraes is playing through ankle problems after struggling against Man City at the Etihad Stadium.
The Brazil star suffered a real whack on his ankle at Wembley during the Carabao Cup final last weekend just weeks after a nasty injury against Fulham which required a week in a protective boot. But as the season reaches boiling point, Howe is keeping an eye on his midfielder.
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