Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has revealed that captain Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Athletic Bilbao at St James’ Park.

Guimaraes has played 14 times for the Magpies across all competitions this season, chipping in with three goals, while Dan Burn (1,260) is the only outfield player to play more minutes for the club than the Brazil international (1,159) thus far.

The 27-year-old played the full 90 minutes for the eighth time this season in the Premier League last weekend, but he was unable to prevent Newcastle from suffering a disappointing at West Ham United.

Guimaraes is considered one of the first names on the teamsheet for Howe, but the Magpies boss may have to cope without his star midfielder against Athletic after

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