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Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey will have surgery for a hernia problem on Monday and it looks like he will be out for about four weeks.
Shelvey was forced out of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with the Wolves and manager Steve Bruce confirmed after the game at Molineux that he would need surgery.
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“It’s a sportsman’s hernia, so we think it could be available after the international break,” Bruce said.
“He was injured taking a free kick in the area last week and it looks like he will have surgery tomorrow in London.”
Shelvey had appeared in every Newcastle Premier League game this season prior to Sunday.
In his absence, a goal from a free kick by Jacob Murphy with one minute remaining earned Bruce’s team a point after Raúl Jiménez had fired the hosts ahead, leaving them 14 on the table.
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Bruce said: “It would have been a bit unfair if we had lost it and there wasn’t much.
“When you come to play the Wolves, they have very good ball possession, but certainly the way the midfielders tried to adapt to make sure it was difficult for them and that was what it had to be. We are delighted to come here. and take a point in difficult circumstances
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“I’m happy for Jacob [Murphy] In particular, he’s been knocking on the door since the preseason for real and I’m delighted for him. I saw him throw free throws on Thursday and when he comes out of training field and comes in, fair play for him. “
Next up for Newcastle is league leaders Everton’s visit to St James’ Park on Sunday, followed by a trip to Southampton on 6 November; both games are live. Sky Sports.
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