Of scoring goals and says he is happy at club
bad moment. I seek strength to train, improve and return to the games to score goals and help Newcastle win games.
“We always have to improve, seek evolution.
“It is a league with great teams and excellent players and coaches, so the level is very high.
“I know Iam prepared for this and I train every day to get better and be ready for the games I play.”
While steps are tentatively being taken across the country to come out of lockdown, football has been something of an exception in recent weeks.
Players have been working together in small groups at club facilities with strict social distancing guidelines and testing procedures also in place.
Magpies’ wing-back Matt Ritchie (left) said he believes footballers are one of the safest groups of people in the entire country given their access to regular testing for the virus.
However, Bruce said everyone
After scoring that winner at the Tottenham Stadium in August, Joelinton played 20 games in all competition before getting on the scoresheet again, against Rochdale in the FA Cup in January.
While it has been a testing adjustment - Joelinton initially moved over without his family - the No 9 is not taking any notice of rumours already linking him with a move away from St James’ Park. is still trying to get to grips with the ever-changing landscape as football’s return draws closer.
Players had to leave the training ground straight after Thursday’s session without going through the usual routine of visits to the treatment room and the canteen for lunch.
Bruce said: “The world has changed – and it is not normal.
“After a session like that there would normally be massages and they are not allowed, nor is going to the canteen.
“The players have to arrive dressed and park three places
He added: “I don’t usually get involved in rumours, negotiations.
“Newcastle were the club who believed in me, who opened the doors of the Premier League for me and made a big investment in signing me.
“I am very happy at the club and I still want to bring a lot of joy to the Newcastle fans, have a good season and, who knows, take the club into Europe.” away so it is all stuff you have to adhere to yourself. We have proved it looks very safe.”
United’s players are being tested for Covid-19 three times a week as the Premier League pushes for high standards of health and safety.
Bruce added: “We have been tested again for the fourth time in 10 days. How lucky are we?
“We are on the right track. Everybody in football would like to get it started - but it has to be safe and has to be right.
“There are a lot of protocols to be met, let’s hope we are OK.”