Eddie Howe says he is aware that £35million Brazil playmaker Bruno Guimaraes will not be happy sitting on the Newcastle bench for much longer.
The 24-year-old has made four substitute appearances since joining from Lyon last month in a deal that could rise to a club-record £41m.
Bruno is likely to be handed his first start during the forthcoming run of four matches in 12 days, and Howe says it is then down to the player as to whether he stays in the team.
‘I think Bruno understands.