Guimaraes scan results revealed as Newcastle star's Carabao Cup chances hangs in balance

A sigh of relief across Newcastle as Bruno Guimaraes' scan reveals positive news NUFC

Bruno Guimaraes is expected to miss weeks, not months, due to an ankle injury suffered against Fulham.shows he’ll be out for less time than feared – but Eddie Howe’s options in the midfield will be depleted for his side’s upcoming fixtures.The 25-year-old had gone down in considerable pain after a challenge with Joao Palhinha in the first half against the Cottagers, but the star carried on.

After the Magpies grinded out a 1-0 win, Howe admitted his midfielder had seemed ‘distressed’ and he was concerned about the extent of his injury.Now, though, Guimaraes is set to only be out for at least a week – or weeks – not months, as perHowever it does mean the Brazilian could miss Newcastle’s highly anticipated Carabao Cup semi-final ties against Southampton.

Howe will need to do some reshuffling of his side to accommodate to losing his star in the middle of the park for at least the Crystal Palace game on Saturday, with Joelinton currently operating at left wing.

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