“TRULY OUTRAGEOUS!” PSV Star Slams “Leg-Breaker” Tackle as Newcastle Storm to 3-0 Victory
By 247sportcity | Thursday, January 22, 2026
NEWCASTLE – Newcastle United’s commanding 3-0 Champions League victory over PSV Eindhoven has been marred by a furious post-match row, with PSV midfielder Joey Veerman accusing Bruno Guimaraes of a reckless challenge that “could have broken a leg.”
While the Magpies celebrated a crucial European win courtesy of goals from Yoane Wissa, Anthony Gordon, and Harvey Barnes, the talk in the tunnel focused on a first-half flashpoint that saw Guimaraes escape with a yellow card.
The “Outrageous” Incident
The controversy erupted late in the first half when Guimaraes lunged into a tackle on Veerman. The Brazilian midfielder was booked by the referee, but Veerman insists the punishment was far too lenient for a challenge he described to De Telegraaf as “truly outrageous.”
“It hurts. It’ll probably last a while. If this isn’t a red card, it’s over,” Veerman fumed. “He puts his foot full force over the ball and comes full force with his studs under my shin guard and on top of my ankle. If you’re unlucky, you’ll break your leg. I think I was lucky.”
Ironically, the aggressor came off worse. Guimaraes attempted to play on but was eventually forced off in stoppage time with an ankle injury, replaced by teenager Lewis Miley.
[Table: Match Summary — Newcastle vs. PSV]
| Metric | Detail |
| Final Score | Newcastle United 3 – 0 PSV Eindhoven |
| Scorers | Wissa, Gordon, Barnes (65′) |
| Controversy | Guimaraes tackle on Veerman (Yellow Card) |
| Injury Blow | Guimaraes subbed off (Ankle) |
Howe Sweats on Fitness for Villa Clash
While Veerman was left nursing a bruised ankle and a bruised ego—admitting that PSV “deserved to lose” due to defensive errors—Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is now facing a selection headache ahead of Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Aston Villa.
Speaking after the match, Howe confirmed that Guimaraes is a major doubt for the weekend.
- The Diagnosis: “It’s an ankle problem. A little bit of swelling,” Howe stated.
- The Concern: “Bruno is the type of player that never wants to come off. The fact he has come off is a worry for us. We hope it’s not serious.”
The Verdict
Newcastle United will be delighted with the three points that cement their standing in the competition, but the potential loss of their midfield talisman could prove costly. As for Veerman, his honest admission that PSV “didn’t create enough” suggests that even a red card for Guimaraes might not have changed the outcome of a dominant night at St. James’ Park.