Marveaux to undergo surgery in USA

Newcastle have confirmed that midfielder Sylvain Marveaux will undergo surgery to address hip and groin problems in America next week.

Manager Alan Pardew revealed on Thursday that the 25-year-old Frenchman was to have an operation within days, and it is now known that he will travel to the renowned Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado.

A club statement said: "Newcastle United can confirm that midfielder Sylvain Marveaux will travel to America early next week for an operation on his right hip and groin."

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