Newcastle United fans are hoping to get a glimpse of new signing Bruno Guimaraes tomorrow night.
The club are back in Premier League action against Everton. They are looking to build on the 1-0 victory against Leeds United from before the winter break.
The Magpies take on a Toffees side now headed by Frank Lampard, after Rafa Benitez was sacked for a poor run of results.
The Everton players will be looking to start off the Lampard era in the right way. And the ‘new manager bounce’ theory could well be in effect.
But Newcastle’s squad is in much better shape than a couple of weeks ago.
After the additions of Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood, three more new faces came in in the form of Matt Targett, Dan Burn and Bruno.
Bruno is undoubtedly the most eye-catching signing of the window, and the player has given his first interview signing joining.
The midfielder seems really pleased to sign, and there were a couple of comments in particular that stood out.
He said: “I can’t stand losing. I get really annoyed with any type of defeat, on and off the pitch. I’m obssessed with winning. Given Newcastle’s project, all the information they provided me with, we’ll have a great team here.”
Bruno also stated that the Champions League is something in his and the owners’ sights for the future.
Bruno Guimaraes comments show ambition and put Steve Bruce to shame
It is really refreshing to hear Bruno talking about being annoyed to lose and obsessed with winning. It clearly suggests him as being a very passionate individual.
He came across really well in his first official club interview, and he feels like someone who is going to take responsibility.
For so long, Newcastle fans had to put up with Steve Bruce’s wearisome press conferences.
Arguably the most memorable quote of his whole tenure was when he said he just wanted to use his experience to keep Newcastle ‘ticking along’.
It is still baffling that he decided to verbalise those thoughts.
Thankfully those dark days are in the past now. And hopefully, Newcastle can flood the dressing room with more individuals with a mentality like Bruno.
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