Eddie Howe delivered a fresh injury update ahead of Newcastle United's clash with Nottingham Forest, and the news is a mixed bag for the Magpies faithful. The biggest blow? Midfielder Lewis Miley will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his fibula in a training incident earlier this week.

"It was a really innocuous moment," Howe explained during Friday's pre-match press conference. "No other player was involved. He just couldn't continue, and it turned out more serious than we thought. The surgery went well, but he faces a few months out. We hope to have him back around pre-season." The 20-year-old had been in outstanding form, making his absence all the more painful for the squad.

On a brighter note, Tino Livramento is making progress. "He's back running on the grass," Howe confirmed, though he tempered expectations: "I don't think he'll be back this season. We could push him for the Fulham game, but that would feel silly. Better to let him recover and get a good summer behind him."

Fabian Schär's situation is more uncertain. After coming close to a full return, the defender suffered an infection that set him back. "We're not 100% sure," Howe admitted. "He's building up his strength and resilience again, and his body language is more positive. Whether he'll be fit enough to take the pitch before the end of the season? Let's wait and see."

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Nick Pope is fit and training well, though Howe acknowledged his disappointment at not playing. "Since we've returned to team training, it's been good for him and the other new players. It's really helped them understand what we want."

Newcastle head to the City Ground on Saturday (kick-off 2pm BST) aiming for a fifth straight win against a Forest side unbeaten in seven Premier League outings. It's a test of depth and resilience—and a chance for the Magpies to prove their squad can weather these injury storms.