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Newcastle duo Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton 'forced into emergency U-turn' after plane malfunction, delaying their arrival for international duty amid gruelling round-the-world trip

Newcastle duo Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton have been delayed in joining their teammates for international duty after their flight was forced to turn around due to a broken window, according to reports in Brazil.

The South American pair are both a part of Carlo Ancelotti's squad to face South Korea and Japan and were due to take part in a training session on Tuesday afternoon in Seoul.

Guimaraes and Joelinton were on board a flight from Amsterdam to Seoul when the malfunction occurred, forcing the plane to turn around.

Reports in Brazil state that the pair spent 12 hours in the air before they touched back down in Amsterdam.