Newcastle United fans are prepared to gamble on the fitness of Allan Saint-Maximin and Bruno Guimaraes. Both players missed Wednesday’s defeat to Liverpool and are serious doubts for the clash against Crystal Palace.
Ahead of the game, Eddie Howe confirmed the pair are “close” but was unsure if they would be fit in time for this weekend. He said: "Bruno and Maxi are close. They are not serious injuries. We’ll wait and see whether they’re fit for this week.
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