Eddie Howe believes Bruno Guimaraes will bring much-needed ‘control’ to Newcastle United’s midfield.
The Brazilian was our big arrival in January, joining from Lyon for a potential club record fee. With add-ons, Guimaraes could cost the Magpies £42million.
He’s a big investment, but that’s a testament to his ability.
The Newcastle United midfield has lacked balance for a long time, and that is hopefully an issue that Guimaraes will resolve.
He’s available to make his Toon debut against Everton tonight, and Howe has told BBC Newcastle what his new signing will offer.
Newcastle have signed an ‘outstanding technician’ in Bruno Guimaraes
“He’s a player that I’ve admired,” Howe told BBC Newcastle.
“An outstanding technician, very very comfortable on the ball. He’s got a creative eye, and a very calm player in possession.
“I think he’ll definitely be able to give us control in games and bring that stability that we needed in our midfield.”
Howe has to hand 24-year-old his Toon debut tonight
The Magpies return to Premier League action against Everton tonight. It’s a huge game for Howe, as he looks to take his team out of the relegation zone for the first time since he arrived.
A win would also drag Everton into relegation trouble. It’s a huge game for Newcastle, which is why Guimaraes has to start.
There might be doubts about whether or not he will adapt to the Premier League, but there’s only one way to find out.
His raw talent should be enough to see him through, and his qualities are exactly what we miss in midfield. We’ve needed a player who can connect the defence and attack for so long.
Guimaraes can do exactly that – he proved it the other day with his wonderful assist for Brazil.
For a long time, our midfield has been imbalanced. But now we have someone who is much more ‘complete‘. Guimaraes can protect the defence, and launch attacks.
There may be uncertainty, but Howe has to unleash Guimaraes tonight at the first time of asking.
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