Trippier praises Miley's 'big presence' as Newcastle face Tonali reunion
Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley is backed to "go as far as he wants" as the 20-year-old prepares to face former team-mate Sandro Tonali at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
On May 25th, a significant day for Newcastle United, the club made announcements on the same day Tottenham's manager Roberto De Zerbi contacted Sandro Tonali and Newcastle confirmed Lewis Miley had signed a new long-term contract. The club had recruited three midfielders this summer to replace Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes who had moved to Tottenham and Arsenal respectively.
Manager Matthias Jaissle was an admirer of the young midfielder, starting him against Liverpool on the opening weekend despite limited preseason play due to a broken leg. Miley's progress has been remarkable, praised by ex-England defender Kieran Trippier, who called him a "big presence" with immense ability. Miley's level-headedness and willingness to learn have also been noted, earning him the trust of former head coach Eddie Howe.
He has shown his all-round ability in midfield, with notable performance metrics such as assists, successful passes, and interceptions. Jaissle anticipates Miley to take on more responsibility in years to come, potentially stepping into leadership roles vacated by his departing teammates.
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