Newcastle fans fear the worst for Lewis Miley as medical staff blasted: ‘Mental’, ‘Shambles’
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Credit: Imago Newcastle fans fear the worst for Lewis Miley as medical staff blasted: ‘Mental’, ‘Shambles’ Fri 27 February 2026 12:00, UK Eddie Howe remains without Lewis Miley as the Newcastle United gem’s injury problem continues at St James’ Park.The 19-year-old midfielder, who has often played out-of-position at full-back, has been sidelined since the end of January, having been benched for the trip to Anfield.He has since missed a total of seven games, including clashes against Man City, Tottenham and Aston Villa, joining Tino Livramento and Bruno Guimaraes on the treatment table.Miley is a much-loved figure at St James’ Park, quickly becoming one of the first names on the teamsheet when fit, but there are now concerns that fans may not see him again this season.Eddie Howe on Tino Livramento, Jacob Ramsey and Lewis Miley:"I think Tino [Livramento] will be early March, he has done well, he has been training and running for a period of time. I think when he comes back, he will be in a good place.
Jacob [Ramsey] – we hope will train today… pic.twitter.com/SkUon8nLzU— Newcastle United (@NUFC) February 27, 2026 View Tweet Read more: This is what an expert believes will happen to Nick Woltemade at Newcastle.Lewis Miley fears explode at Newcastle UnitedIt was believed that the youngster had suffered a dead leg, but Howe has now admitted that if his return from injury is not dealt with properly, he could be out until the end of the season. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Lashing out at the Newcastle medical department, supporters labelled the update as “mental” and “a shambles,” with no end in sight for the talented academy product.Despite the update, fans are now expecting Miley to be sidelined until the end of the campaign, with one supporter labelling the medical department as “the worst” in the Premier League.@scottwilson1984: “Judging by Howe’s usual updates, that means Miley will be out til about November.”@koomzynufc: “Legit don’t believe anything Eddie says when it comes to injury updates.”@VeerJai42097367: “What has happened to Miley, man?
Our medical department has been the worst.”Read more: Every game Bruno Guimaraes is expected to miss at St James’ Park.Newcastle gem is expected to miss these matchesThe Daily Mail reported that the 19-year-old is likely to miss the next three matches, and that would be good news compared to what many now fear at St James’ Park.February28 February: Premier League, Everton (H)March4 March: Premier League, Man United (H)7 March: FA Cup, Man City (H)If Miley is to return for the Champions League round of 16, he will be faced with a very tricky battle against Barcelona, and should he be at right-back, Marcus Rashford or Raphinha.