Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola heaps praise on ‘exceptional’ Bruno Guimaraes ahead of FA Cup clash with Newcastle
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Pep Guardiola praised Bruno Guimaraes ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup tie with Newcastle.
City will host Eddie Howe’s side in the quarter-finals on Saturday, aiming to secure an historic second successive treble.
Meanwhile, Newcastle will be hoping to cause a major upset at the Etihad as they look to win their first trophy since 1955.
And ahead of the match, Guardiola singled out ‘exceptional’ Guimaraes and spoke highly of the Brazilian midfielder.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the City boss said: ‘He is an exceptional midfielder. He is aggressive, with the ball or without the ball.
Pep Guardiola praised Bruno Guimaraes ahead of the match between Manchester City and Newcastle
City boss Guardiola has described the Magpies star as the ‘complete midfielder’
‘He is aggressive at set pieces and a real, complete midfielder since he played at Lyon and now at a club that wants to grow bigger and bigger.
‘I’m sure he will be part of the project for years to come. Certainly.’
Since signing for Newcastle, Guimaraes has been a central part of their team and has developed an incredible relationship with the fans.
He stood out in a disappointing season for the Magpies, contributing with three goals and seven assists in all competitions.
The Brazilian international has been linked with a summer move to the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid, but he confirmed his intention to stay at Newcastle last month.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Guimaraes said: ‘Sometimes people talk a lot about me, all I think about is football.
Guimaraes has been linked with a summer move but confirmed his intention to stay last month
‘I am happy here, I do my best at this club. I like the way the fans like me, so I concentrate on my football and let the people do their talking.
‘Sometimes (people say I’m leaving Newcastle). I am very happy here, enjoy it very much. I’ve never felt so much love for the fans as I do here.
“They were incredible for me and my family, so I try to play for the fans. So I hope I can continue working here as long as possible.’