Bruno Guimaraes has branded Newcastle’s performance against Brentford on Saturday a “mess” and called on his team-mates to turn around their “disappointing” season.
The Magpies produced a defensive horrorshow to lose 4-2 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.
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As a result, the Magpies now sit in 12th place, one point above Manchester United and seven adrift of Manchester City in last place in the Champions League.
Newcastle they have picked up just two points in their last four games, while they have not conceded a goal in their last five, conceding 11 goals in that time.
Guimaraes has not held back in assessing Saturday’s defeat.
“In the first half, we had some good moments,” said the Brazilian midfielder (via talkSPORT), and adds: “But in the second (half), we became a mess. After the third goal, we lost our way, we lost control. We became a mess on the field. Very disappointed.”
Bruno Guimaraes defends Newcastle
Guimaraes was not done there, however.
Newcastle are expected to challenge for European football this season, but right now their defensive woes make it seem like a distant possibility at best.
The 27-year-old believes it’s not just Newcastle’s defenders who need to take responsibility, calling on his forwards and fellow midfielders to step up their game.
“We’ve been fitting in a lot this season,” Guimaraes said.
“We have the Champions League and we haven’t conceded as much as we did.
“This is not just a defense problem. It’s a midfield problem, an attack problem. It’s a team problem.
“We have to stop this. But our season, to be honest, has been very, very disappointing.”
Next up for Newcastle is a home clash against Leicester City on Saturday.
