Eddie Howe has urged his Newcastle United squad to continue their progress despite the loss of Bruno Guimaraes to injury. Guimaraes sustained a calf problem during the recent 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. He is expected to remain unavailable for several weeks, according to BBC Sport.
Jacob Ramsey has been identified as a key figure to fill the vacancy in midfield. Ramsey joined Newcastle from Aston Villa for £35m during the January transfer window. Howe stated that the team must adapt to the captain's absence and that players such as Ramsey now have an opportunity to secure a regular starting place.
Newcastle currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League table. They prepare to face West Ham United this weekend. Howe told reporters that the collective performance must remain high to sustain their pursuit of European qualification. The manager confirmed that while the loss of Guimaraes is significant, the squad possesses sufficient depth to remain competitive in the coming matches.
