Lewis Miley
NEW
CM (RB)
Box-to-Box
May 1, 2006 (20)
Right
6'2"
159 lb
NewcastleMay not start opener
Miley is not expected to start the season opener against Liverpool on Sunday as he still recovers from a broken leg, according to Craig Hope of the Daily Mail.
Analysis: Miley was back on the field for a friendly this weekend, starting and playing 45 minutes against Leverkusen on Saturday. However, after being sat out for another friendly Sunday and the short time on the field Saturday, it appears the club is taking his return to play quite cautiously. That said, it appears his chances of starting the opener are now in jeopardy, wanting to take a bit longer before a full return. Either way, he should still be a part of the opening day squad, although it should be known to managers that his chances of starting seem to be dipping.
Fit to play against Leverkusen
Miley (lower leg) is fit to play start in Saturday's friendly against Leverkusen, the club posted.
Analysis: Miley had been nearing a return to team training, with manager Matthias Jaissle recently saying he hoped the midfielder would be integrated into sessions in the recent days and could get some minutes soon after. His availability for this friendly confirms that timeline has held up, positioning him to build match fitness ahead of the Premier League season opener against Liverpool on August 23 after starting 15 of his 23 appearances last season.
Nearing a return to friendlies
Miley (lower leg) is nearing a return to team training and friendlies, according to manager Matthias Jaissle, per Sean McCormick of The Chronicle. "A bit the same as with Fabian, we are hoping in the next days, he will be integrated with the team sessions, and hopefully he will get some minutes then."
Analysis: Miley is working his way back from an injury and is the closest he has been yet to full health, as he is expected to join team training in the next few days. This is a major move for the club, as it could mean he returns to friendly action this weekend, potentially clearing him for week one of the season. He started in 15 of his 23 appearances last season and will look to make it out of the rotational role he is in, having a much better chance to do that if fit for the start of the season.
Still recovering
Miley (lower leg) will miss Saturday's friendly against Valencia, as he will not be risked and has traveled back to Newcastle, according to Mark Douglas of The i Paper Sport.
Analysis: Miley has been making good progress in his recovery from the broken leg suffered in a training incident back in the spring, with former coach Eddie Howe recently saying he was expected to return to training at La Manga. His continued absence from matchday squads appears to be part of a gradual buildup rather than a new setback, and his path back to full training will be worth tracking as preseason continues.
Making good progress
Miley is making good progress and is expected to be back training at La Manga, according to coach Eddie Howe. "Lewis is making really good progress, we think he will be back in La Manga to train"
Analysis: Miley suffered a broken leg in an innocuous training incident back in the spring, undergoing surgery that had been expected to keep him out for a few months. His return to outdoor training earlier marked an encouraging step, and this update points to continued progress toward full training. Miley is expected to build up his fitness gradually as Newcastle's preseason continues.
Back on the grass
Miley (lower leg) has returned to outdoor training, the club announced.
Analysis: Miley suffered a broken leg in an innocuous training incident back in the spring, undergoing surgery that was expected to keep him out for a few months with hopes of a preseason return. His reappearance on the grass marks an encouraging step in that recovery timeline. Coach Eddie Howe had called the injury a real blow given the midfielder's strong form at the time. Miley is expected to continue building up fitness gradually as Newcastle's preseason preparations get underway.
Signs new six-year contract
Miley signed a new six-year contract with Newcastle United until 2032, committing his long-term future to his boyhood club, the club announced.
Analysis: Miley joined the Academy aged seven and has gone on to become the club's youngest ever appearance maker in both the Premier League and Champions League, also holding the club record for youngest goalscorer in both competitions. Miley made 34 appearances during the 2025/26 campaign, adapting seamlessly to a new right-back role and ending the season with the highest number of minutes played by any English teenager in the Premier League, taking his overall tally to 80 appearances for the club across all competitions. His towering header away at Bayer Leverkusen earlier this season broke Hugo Viana's Champions League record that had stood since 2002, further cementing his place in the club's history. Coach Eddie Howe praised his versatility, brilliant attitude and willingness to embrace new roles as key qualities that make him a dream to work with, while sporting director Ross Wilson expressed confidence that the best is still to come from a player who joined as a young boy with a dream and is rapidly fulfilling his enormous potential.
Undergoes successful surgery
Miley (leg) suffered a broken leg during Tuesday's training session after slipping with no other players involved and has undergone surgery, ruling him out for a few months with hopes of being available in and around pre-season, according to coach Eddie Howe. "It was an innocuous moment, he was training on Tuesday, he slipped, no other player was involved. He was unable to continue, and it was a little more serious than we thought. The surgery went well, he now faces a few months out, we hope he will be back in and around pre-season. It is a shame as he was playing well, a real blow for us."
Analysis: Miley ends his season three games short having contributed one goal and four assists across 23 appearances including 15 starts, with the midfielder having been in fine form across four consecutive starts before the freak training accident. The surgery has gone well and the club is optimistic about having him back for pre-season, but it is a cruel end to what had been a breakthrough campaign for the young Newcastle midfielder. Kieran Trippier is expected to start at right-back for the remaining fixtures in his absence.
Suffers fractured fibula
Miley will miss the rest of the season due to a fractured fibula, according to his club.
Analysis: Miley will end his campaign three games short, as the midfielder suffers from a fractured fibula that occurred in training Tuesday. This will leave the midfielder with a summer of recovery ahead, although he is expected to be back in the side for pre-season. After four straight starts, this is unfortunate for the young player, ending his campaign with one goal and four assists in 23 appearances (15 starts). This is a role he should only grow on next campaign, with Kieran Trippier likely to start at right-back for the rest of the season due to Miley's absence.
Poor in service
Miley had five crosses (one accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Arsenal.
Analysis: Miley had only one accurate cross, which wasn't going to trouble a stout Arsenal defense much. The midfielder will need to be more efficient to break through an in-form Brighton side which has conceded just 39 goals in this EPL season.
Assists in defeat
Miley assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace.
Analysis: Miley provided one assist during Sunday's loss. The midfielder set up Will Osula for the only goal during the disappointing loss. Miley took a single corner and sent in only three crosses, disappointing volume despite the assist. Without more volume it's hard to trust Miley as a consistent option in most formats.
Back fit, available against Palace
Miley (leg) returned to full team training and is available for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace, according to coach Eddie Howe. "Everyone else, I think we are good."
Analysis: Miley had been managing a dead leg that kept him out since late January, but the additional time during the break has clearly done the job in getting him back to full fitness. The versatile midfielder figures to be eased back into action gradually rather than being thrown straight into a starting role, but his return adds a useful option for coach Howe as Newcastle head into the final stretch of a season with plenty still to play for.
Won't return until after break
Miley (leg) is out until after the international break, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Lewis isn't with the squad, unfortunately. He's trained at home today so we're probably looking at the other side of the international break for him - it's just taking a bit longer than we'd hoped."
Analysis: Miley is not going to make Wednesday's UCL contest despite some reports of him traveling for the contest, as he was in training this morning but is still in too much pain to play. That said, it appears the midfielder is taking his return cautiously, not pushing for a return immediately. He will now have around a further three weeks to recover due to the break, likely to come through fit on the other side.
Expected to travel
Miley (leg) is expected to travel with the squad for Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Barcelona and be a late fitness call, according to Craig Hope of the Daily Mail.
Analysis: Miley has been sidelined since late January with a lingering dead leg that proved tougher to shake than expected, but the midfielder is now closing in on a return and could be back in the mix for Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Barcelona, as he's set to travel with the squad to Spain and will likely be a late fitness call. Before the injury, he was a regular presence either in the back line or midfield for the Magpies, showing his versatility across multiple roles. That said, after such a lengthy layoff, he'll likely be eased back in with minutes off the bench before pushing to regain a spot in the starting XI.
Trains on grass
Miley (leg) is training on grass and could still be aiming a return for Wednesday's second leg clash against Barcelona in the Champions League, according to coach Eddie Howe. "We were hoping that he'd be fit for (Barcelona away) and I don't actually know if that's deviated at all. He's not training with the group currently. He's on the grass now, running again and working incredibly hard, but all the feedback I've had from the medical team is that we just have to be careful with this injury. We don't want it to turn into something a lot more serious. So it's gone on longer than anyone had hoped but the main thing is that he comes back fit."
Analysis: Miley has yet to return to team training but he is back working on the grass and progressing well, keeping him in the frame for Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Barcelona. His potential return would be a big lift for the Magpies, as he has been a regular presence in the starting XI this season. The midfielder also brings valuable versatility, offering Newcastle another reliable option across both the midfield and defensive line for the final stretch of the campaign.
Eyeing return soon
Miley (leg) is eyeing a return to play soon, according to Daniel Wales of North East Football. "Hopefully, it will be very soon that I'm back on the pitch."
Analysis: Miley looks to be ramping up his fitness as he gave an interview the other night, with the midfielder eyeing a return to play soon. That said, it will depend on when we start to see him on the training pitch again, as that will bring more confidence that he is nearing full fitness. He has served as a decent rotational pick between the midfield and right-back, so the club will be looking for his return soon to keep fresh legs in the building.
Still weeks away from return
Miley (leg) is still weeks away from making his return since the staff want to be cautious as a mistreatment could rule him out for the season, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "We have to be careful with Lewis [Miley], he has had a couple of injections, we are looking at a couple of weeks for him. If we don't get the management of this injury right, he could be out for the season."
Analysis: Miley is still dealing with a lingering dead leg and will be sidelined for several weeks, as the medical staff is managing his recovery cautiously after he required injections, knowing any setback could shut him down for the season. It is a tough break for the Magpies, given he had locked down a regular starting role before the injury and was a steady presence in the lineup. His absence now forces a reshuffle in the starting XI, opening the door for Jacob Ramsey, Joe Willock or Nick Woltemade to log increased minutes in central midfield.
Set to miss few more weeks
Miley (leg) is set to miss one to two more weeks maximum due to his dead leg issue, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference, according to Keith Downie from Sky Sports.
Analysis: Miley is still battling a dead leg and won't be in the mix for at least another one to two weeks. That's a tough hit for the Magpies, as he has been a steady presence in midfield lately and his absence forces a shake-up in the starting XI. In the meantime, Jacob Ramsey and Joe Willock are expected to battle it out for that spot until Miley is cleared to return.
Making progress, still out
Miley (leg) is out for Wednesday's match against Qarabag, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Lewy's made good progress in the last few days. We're quite happy with with his progress. He's had a number of scans; it came from a knock, which seems quite strange, but just a really bad dead leg gave some muscle disruption. So as soon as that muscle is healed, which we think it is, now we can push him on."
Analysis: Miley is still working on his return and will not be risked in the first leg, instead focusing on recovery from the muscle issue. This will leave him out for a fourth straight match, with it unknown if he can return come the weekend. This will leave Joelinton (groin), Sandro Tonali to start, with Jacob Ramsey and Joe Willock fighting for the last spot in the midfield.
Not available Saturday
Miley (leg) is ruled out for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Aston Villa.
Analysis: Miley remains unavailable for Saturday's FA Cup match against Aston Villa as he continues to deal with a dead leg picked up against PSG. The midfielder is being treated as a day-to-day case, though his absence is not expected to significantly impact the starting XI given his rotational role this season.
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