'Sorry '- Matthias Jaissle keeps Newcastle United supporters guessing on key duo's absence

Newcastle United have been without Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Lewis Miley for the last two matches.

Newcastle United were again without Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Lewis Miley for their Carabao Cup last-16 defeat to Everton.

Fernandez-Pardo sat out the 2-0 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on Sunday due to illness, while Miley was also absent because of a glute problem.

Magpies head coach Matthias Jaissle admitted both players remained doubts for the trip to Merseyside. As it happened, neither was named in the matchday squad.

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Newcastle face Everton again on Monday night, this time at St James’ Park in the Premier League, but Jaissle was unable to provide a definitive update on the duo.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Jaissle told The Gazette: “Sorry, right now I cannot give you an update on them.

“Hopefully they can make progress in the next days to be able to maybe make it in the squad, but right now I cannot update you really.”

Neither Fernandez-Pardo nor Miley have featured since the 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa.

Fernandez-Pardo felt unwell during the game and had to be withdrawn just before the hour mark, while Miley completed 90 minutes before reporting a glute issue.

"Unfortunately, he was not able to be in the squad [at Crystal Palace] due to an issue with his glutes,” Jaissle previously confirmed. “But hopefully, we will bring him back as soon as possible.

"The medical department is doing a great job."