In a pre-match press convention for the Magpies fixture – carried out within the aftermath of our defeat within the Black Nation on Boxing Day – Amorim was requested about his upcoming choice by the journalists current.
The Portuguese remained tight-lipped on which member of the squad would get the nod in Bruno’s absence, however did reveal his satisfaction concerning the type of Harry Maguire, who’s a possible candidate to take the armband.
Maguire was, after all, our membership captain between 2019 and 2023, and has carried out properly since getting back from harm firstly of December.
Following our memorable derby win on the Etihad Stadium earlier this month, Amorim even described our no.5 as “good” for the central-defensive function in our new three-at-the-back system.
