Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey facing lengthy spell on sidelines

Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is facing 12 weeks on the sidelines (Richard Sellers/PA)

Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is facing up to three months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery to address a hamstring injury.

30-year-old Shelvey will be out of action for around 12 weeks following the procedure at the weekend.