Overview

• their original flight to Seoul returned to Amsterdam after a damaged window was detected, forcing an emergency U-turn.
• the reroute and rebooking stretched their journey to about 30 hours, with Guimaraes posting on arrival, “After more than 30 hours here we go!”
• Brazilian reports had indicated Guimaraes would reach South Korea before Joelinton, who was expected to miss the public 4pm session at Goyang Stadium.
• Brazil face South Korea in Seoul on Friday before traveling to Tokyo for a match against Japan next Tuesday.
• Newcastle have stayed in contact with the pair as they manage fatigue, with a Premier League game against Brighton on October 18.