Softfootball gathered that Bruno Guimarães sustained a hamstring tear during Newcastle United F.C.’s 2–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur F.C. on February 11, 2026.
Reports from football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on his official X account indicates that the Brazilian captain is expected to be sidelined for about eight to ten weeks, potentially missing up to ten matches, including key Premier League fixtures.
Romano stated that:
Bruno Guimarães suffers serious muscle injury and will be out for several weeks, as @ESPNBrasil reports. Newcastle midfielder to travel soon to Brazil but expected to be out for 8/10 weeks. Bruno, expected to miss Seleçao next games in March ahead of World Cup.
The injury raises concern over his fitness for the 2026 World Cup opener in June, where Brazil rely heavily on his defensive midfield presence. With an 88 percent pass accuracy and 2.1 tackles per game, Guimarães has been central to Newcastle’s balance. He has also contributed seven goals and eight assists in the 2025–26 league season, highlighting his attacking value.
His absence compounds Newcastle’s struggles during a congested schedule. Data shows the Magpies have dropped points in over 40 percent of matches in which they scored first this season, pointing to deeper structural issues, which lead to New castle Manager Eddie Howe Lamenting over Familiar Mental Lapses After Newcastle Defeat to Brentford.
Elsewhere, Tottenham has confirmed Igor Tudor as interim head coach until June 2026 without an extension option.The move comes shortly after Tudor agreed to step in and stabilize the squad and he is expected to be in charge when the players return to training on Monday.
