Eddie Howe would have preferred it if Miley had not been forced into the starting lineup due to injuries, but so far he has accepted everything with grace.
Miley looks like he belongs in Newcastle’s midfield
From a distance, Miley appears and performs like a seasoned midfielder who has spent the last ten years at the core of Newcastle’s squad and is aware of exactly where he needs to be at all times.
If you look a little closer, you’ll see that he’s just a young player representing his boyhood club on the biggest football stage in the world, and he’s playing with such joy and confidence.
Miley made his first-ever start in the Carabao Cup against Manchester City back in September, and since then, Newcastle’s star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has been in awe of his abilities.
His maturity and the fact that he is unfazed by anything—especially not playing against PSG in a pivotal Champions League match—have also impressed everyone at the club, as The I reports.
Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazilian international, astounded everyone with his innate talent and football intelligence. Insiders in the dressing room tell me that what stands out the most is his maturity. Nothing can affect him.
Miley is a future star for the Magpies
It’s absurd to consider that in ten years Miley will still only be 27 years old—one year older than Bruno and the same age as his midfield partner Joelinton right now.
Newcastle has witnessed a lot of talent from the young player, who has the potential to be a real star in the North East, but they have only just begun to explore the full extent of his potential.
Miley is technically excellent and has a great football mind, as Bruno already knows. However, he needs to put on weight and develop into a more physical player for Newcastle in the Premier League.
Though it’s a terrific learning opportunity, Howe, as always, will want to take it slow and not put too much pressure on the teenager who is already playing more football with the first team than the head coach would have liked.
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