Two Hibs players out for remainder of pre-season training camp through injury

Both Lewis Miller and Joe Newell will sit out for the remainder of the Hibees’ trip to the south of Spain due to minor issues which will require a few days to heal.

Newell was substituted during the first half of the 2-0 win over Gibraltar outfit FC Europa at the weekend with a hamstring complaint. Subsequent scans have revealed a small muscle tear and he’ll require two weeks on the sidelines.

Full-back Miller, meanwhile, suffered an issue with a tendon in his calf and will be absent from training or friendly matches for up to a week.

Hibs midfielder Joe Newell limped out of the 2-0 victory over FC Europa. Picture: SNS

Barring any set-backs, the pair should be back and fit to play for the opening game of the season as Hibs host St Mirren, though Newell is in a race against time to be fit for Hibs’ first leg in the second round of Europa Conference League qualifying. The Hibees will face either Vikingur or Inter Club D'Escaldes on Thursday, July 27.

Newell, 30, has played over 100 league fixtures since his move to the Capital in 2019, though will face increased competition ahead of the upcoming campaign with the signing of Dylan Levitt from Dundee United.

Miller, meanwhile, is seeking to be the first-choice right-back in Lee Johnson’s team. The 22-year-old Australian found appearances difficult to come by in his maiden season, but did start the final game of the campaign against Hearts and is expected to play more with Chris Cadden out injured with an Achilles injury.