While injuries and suspension have massively hindered Newcastle United during the entire campaign, it has also created opportunity.
With so many of the Magpies’ midfielders unavailable at times, Lewis Miley got the chance to be a regular starter in the Premier League and Champions League at the age of 17-years-old.
Not only that, but he looked like he belonged. He was not out of place in Champions League clashes with Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan, while he was effortlessly brilliant in wins over Manchester United and Chelsea.
Miley has been tested against some of the biggest clubs around, and has looked every bit the generational talent he has been hyped up to be.
Back injury ends Lewis Miley’s breakthrough season early
The only thing that could stop him was injury, with Miley sustaining a back problem whilst away on international duty with England Under-20s.
The 18-year-old has not featured since Newcastle’s FA Cup exit to Manchester City, missing the Magpies’ previous seven games. And that tally will soon reach 10, with Eddie Howe confirming that Miley will not play again this season.
