Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has told fans to blame him if they have to criticize someone, with the Magpies having crashed out of the FA Cup this weekend.
Ahead of facing Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, one of Newcastle's key men, Anthony Gordon, has picked up a costly suspension and will sit out the showpiece game unless an appeal — which could be lodged — is successful.
Eddie Howe was also asked if he needed to manage Guimaraes' minutes more with the Carabao Cup final in mind.
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But it comes at a cost at times and we have to make sure we protect him."
Liverpool.com says: Without Gordon, Liverpool will be even more of a favorite heading to Wembley
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