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title: "Newcastle: Guimaraes and Saint-Maximin close to injury return"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Seager"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2022-09-02T12:05:02Z"
modified: "2022-09-02T12:05:02Z"
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# Newcastle: Guimaraes and Saint-Maximin close to injury return

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) stars Bruno Guimaraes and Allan Saint-Maximin are now close to making a return from injury, reports ChronicleLive journalist Ciaran Kelly.**

### **The Lowdown: Magpies’ injuries**

Back on [Monday](https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1564307749852397571), Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope reported that the Brazil international was likely to miss the Magpies’ ‘next two matches at least’. He revealed that the 24-year-old’s knock was possibly picked up against Manchester City but not detected until after their EFL Cup clash against Tranmere Rovers.

Just a [day later](https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1564540183982268417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), Hope shared another injury blow for the Tyneside outfit, revealing that the French winger was a doubt for the Toon’s [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) tie against Liverpool with a hamstring concern.

### **The Latest: Injury update**

Following transfer deadline day and with [Newcastle’s upcoming fixture against Crystal Palace](https://www.nufc.co.uk/matches/first-team/2022-23/newcastle-united-v-crystal-palace/), Kelly has shared an injury update regarding the duo from Eddie Howe’s pre-match press conference.

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CiaranKelly__/status/1565626307702046720), the reliable journalist said:

“Bruno Guimaraes and Allan Saint-Maximin are ‘close’ to returning for #nufc but not clear yet if they will be back for Crystal Palace tomorrow. Callum Wilson slightly behind them.”

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### **The Verdict: Huge boost**

Since his arrival at St James’ Park, Guimaraes has established himself as a crucial mainstay in Howe’s midfield. The Brazilian has netted [five goals in 21 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bruno-guimaraes/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/520624) for the club and was ranked as Newcastle’s [second-best player statistically](https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/newcastle-united/39) for the 2021/22 top-flight campaign, coming in behind Kieran Trippier.

Saint-Maximin has also enjoyed a fantastic start to the new Premier League season, having scored once and assisted twice in the Magpies’ [four opening games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/allan-saint-maximin/leistungsdaten/spieler/272642). So far, the Frenchman has averaged an incredible 7.53 match rating on [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/newcastle-united/39) – the highest by some margin out of the entire Newcastle squad.

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Therefore, whilst their possible absences for the Palace match will come as a slight blow for Howe, their quick return from injury will allow the Toon to reunite their best XI in next to no time, with a push for European football most definitely on at this stage in the campaign.