A fourth season-ending injury blow for Newcastle United has been reported.
17-year-old Lewis Miley is set to miss the rest of the season after picking up a back injury while on international duty with England Under-20s last month. While the injury is not thought to be serious, a decision has been made to rest the teenager, according to Mail Online.
A similar decision was also made regarding Joe Willock after repeat Achilles injuries during the season. The decisions have been made to give the players the chance to recover fully before playing competitive football again.
Five Newcastle players have already been ruled out for the rest of the season. In addition to Miley and Willock, Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles have been ruled out until late 2024 following respective ACL injuries.
Sandro Tonali is also banned until August 27 as he awaits the verdict of an FA charge.
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has also previously spoken about his desire to ‘protect’ Miley and manage his minutes after becoming a regular first-team starter amid an injury crisis. The youngster has made 26 appearances for Newcastle this season, scoring once and grabbing four assists, including one in the Champions League.
United have recently welcomed Elliot Anderson back into the starting line-up following a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury. Newcastle’s midfield is also likely to be bolstered by the return of Joelinton before the end of the season.
Newcastle have a free weekend before returning the Premier League action against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night (8pm kick-off). Howe will be hoping to welcome some players back from injury for that match.
Callum Wilson has been spotted back in training after two months out with a pectoral injury and could make the bench at Selhurst Park. Kieran Trippier has been out for seven weeks with a calf injury but is hoping to return by the end of the month.

. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Newcastle player Lewis Miley celebrates with Bruno Guimaraes after scoring the first and his first senior goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Fulham FC at St. James Park on December 16, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) | Getty Images

1. Callum Wilson
Wilson missed Saturday's draw with Brighton due to 'illness and tightness'. Eddie Howe insisted the striker is not injured and expects him to be back for Brentford. Expected return: Brentford (A) - 19/05 | Getty Images

2. Anthony Gordon
Took a heavy blow to his Achilles in the defeat at Manchester United. Eddie Howe revealed the winger was a doubt heading into the final day. Expected return: Brentford (A) - 19/05 | Getty Images

3. Tino Livramento
Tino Livramento missed the Manchester Untied match with a recurring ankle issue and won't play again this season. Estimated return: July 2024 Photo: Stu Forster

4. Matt Targett
Targett missed the win over West Ham after suffering a fresh Achilles injury and Howe has revealed that his injury is taking longer to heal than initially anticipated and suggested his season is over. Estimated return: May 2024 | Getty Images