Sir Bobby used the Portugal international sparingly last season even when he was fit, leaving the youngster determined to enjoy a more successful year this time round.
“I expect a better run than the year just passed with injuries and to be able to work without problems,” admitted Hugo.
“Whoever followed Newcastle in the season passed saw that we had a strong team and this season we will be able to come back and repeat it and, who knows, be involved in a title fight.
“The ambitions remain the same despite having only signed one player because the team remains practically intact.”