Bruno Guimaraes has avoided a serious ankle injury despite limping off in tears during Newcastle United's win against Fulham.
Bruno left St James' Park on crutches on Sunday afternoon after pulling up in Newcastle's 1-0 victory. Although Bruno twisted his ankle early in the game, the Brazil international wanted to play on and even took painkillers and had his right foot strapped up to try and stay on later in the half.
However, a 'distressed' Bruno ultimately left the field in tears at half-time and the 25-year-old was replaced by Allan Saint-Maximin at the break. The injury has left Newcastle with just three fit senior central midfielders in the form of Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff and Joelinton to play in Howe's favoured 4-3-3 formation because Jonjo Shelvey and Elliot Anderson are also sidelined.
