Bruno Guimaraes battled illness to start for Newcastle United at Nottingham Forest and scored twice in a 3-2 win.
Bruno Guimaraes scored twice to lead Newcastle United to a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
However, the week leading up to the encounter was difficult for the Brazilian, as illness threatened to keep him out of the game. However, with no other senior choices in midfield, Guimaraes was forced to start and play the entire game.
And the midfielder put in an excellent attacking performance, scoring twice in either half to help the Magpies win three points.
“Today was very special for me because I’ve been sick all week and wasn’t 100% ready to play the game,” Guimaraes revealed afterwards. “I could play and to score two goals, help the team, was very good for me.”
While Guimaraes was spotted training ahead of the game, he did not spare any gory details while discussing his ailment.
“Fever, diarrhoea, it was not so good so tonight was special for me,” the man stated. “I don’t know how I could play 90 minutes, to be honest; I was exhausted and had cramps everywhere.
“So to get the three points and come home, enjoy my family, three points is always what we’re looking for.”
Despite suffering from illness prior to the game, Guimaraes once again demonstrated his value to Newcastle. If the Brazilian receives a yellow card in any of the following eight Premier League games, the Magpies might be without him for two matches.
Newcastle face AFC Bournemouth at St James’ Park on Saturday (3pm kickoff).
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