Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is set to be eyed for a renewed push at St James’ Park. As the club prepare to name him as their new captain in place of either Jamaal Lascelles or Kieran Trippier football.
The Sport Mail reports that UFABET Bruno officially wore the armband in the 1-0 win over Southampton at the weekend. Because first-choice captain Lascelles was injured or vice-captain Trippier was just a substitute.
It is believed that from now on the Brazilian player will take over the captaincy from the two veterans. Because they are indispensable players in head coach Eddie Howe’s team.
It’s a true change because over the past two and a half years. Lascelles has been a substitute, struggling with injuries and Trippier has been given the armband quite often since moving from Atletico Madrid in January 2022.
Now that he’s 33 going on 34, the veteran right-back has lost his starting spot to Tino Livramento, and there are reports that. The club will give him the green light to move before the market closes.
The new captaincy will see Lascelles repositioned as symbolic captain.
The main armband wearer is Bruno. Followed by Trippier, then Dan Burn, Callum Wilson and Jacob Murphy, the senior members of the dressing room.
The added responsibility on top of his performances on the pitch also means Guimaraes will not be joining Man City. As has been linked with a move away from the club next Friday .