Newcastle United are holding their own in the Premier League as we hit mid-February. However, the squad is facing a massive test of character after a long run of domestic and European games. The Tyneside club currently sit in tenth place in the league table. At the same time, they are getting ready for a huge Champions League knockout tie against Qarabag.

This demonstrates how far they’ve come in handling multiple significant competitions simultaneously. Even though the team lost a close game in the League Cup semi-finals against Manchester City, they’ve been solid at St James’ Park.

This provides a strong base for the final months of the season. Eddie Howe and fans both know that keeping this run going depends on keeping players fit. This is a major concern as the games come thick and fast through the spring.

Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie just shared some worrying news about several key players. This update comes right before the FA Cup trip to Birmingham. According to the report, Bruno Guimarães is a massive doubt for the next game at Villa Park. A hamstring injury is the reason for the worry.

The medical team is checking on him...