BREAKING: Newcastle hit with two injury during international break

Newcastle United has been hit by another injury setback, with Lewis Miley becoming the latest player for the Magpies to suffer an injury blow.

The 17-year-old sustained a back injury while on duty with England U20s and is set to undergo a scan upon his return to Tyneside.

Initial assessments indicate he could be sidelined for approximately six weeks, but concerns have arisen, as reported by The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, that he might not feature again this season.

The full extent of the injury will only be known once the scan results are available. However, the club is cautious about rushing a young player back from such an injury, especially considering his ongoing physical development.

There have been indications that the club’s staff has been mindful of Miley’s workload, which may have contributed to decisions such as Sean Longstaff playing through a knock in recent matches. Miley has already shouldered a considerable amount of playing time for his age due to the team’s ongoing injury crisis.

This news adds to the recent confirmation of Sven Botman’s lengthy absence following ACL surgery, while players like Joelinton, Callum Wilson, Nick Pope, and Sandro Tonali continue to be unavailable due to injury or suspension.

On a brighter note, there is optimism regarding the potential return of Kieran Trippier, Harvey  and Tino Livramento for the upcoming match against West Ham, following their absence in the FA Cup defeat against Manchester City.