Viduka worry for Magpies

Striker to travel to homeland for second opinion

By James Dall   Last updated: 10th October 2008

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Newcastle United interim manager Joe Kinnear has revealed there is a possibility Mark Viduka could be forced to undergo a second operation on his troublesome Achilles injury.

The Australian striker has been sidelined since May with the problem and underwent surgery over the summer in a bid to resolve the matter.

But Kinnear has confirmed Viduka will travel to Australia for a second opinion, amid claims in Friday's press that he could be facing a further six months out if it is decided he needs another operation.

"We know there's a chance Mark will need surgery which isn't good news," said Kinnear in The Sun.

"He's had a scan but wants a second opinion - and so do our medical people - so he's gone to Australia to get one.

"We'll know more when he comes back so all we can do is wait."