Eddie Howe keeps Newcastle fans waiting for eagerly anticipated first Bruno Guimaraes start

NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has hinted Newcastle United fans will again have to wait to see club record signing Bruno Guimaraes make his first Magpies start.

Since his $54million arrival last month, Howe has used Guimaraes for just two late cameos in United’s last two top flight wins.

While Howe is as keen as anyone to see exactly what the former Lyon midfielder can do, he admits it’s a tough call to make changes to a United midfield bang in form.

Howe said: “It is a really strong area, probably our strongest area in terms of personnel. And I include Sean Longstaff in that.

“Every player would have an argument to say they should start. Long may that continue,” he said. “Bruno will start a lot of games for us and will be a huge player. I don’t think this period where he’s watching and learning from the Premier League is a bad thing for him although it will frustrate him because he wants to show his talent.”

“There will be plenty of games to do that, particularly with our fixture list on the horizon.”

While Howe is likely to stick with the midfield three of Joe Willock, Jonjo Shelvey and Joelinton, he will have to make changes further back.

With Kieran Trippier and Javier Manquillo both missing, adjustments will have to be made on the right and left of the back four.

Matt Targett will come in for Manquillo on the left, while Emil Krafth is most likely on the right.

Add to the mix club captain Jamaal Lascelles, who is again fit after missing the Aston Villa win due to an illness, and Howe has some big decisions to make.

“I will have to make a decision that is best for the team,” said Howe. “These are the selection headaches you want. I have got no issue making tough decisions — you want a squad of players pushing each