Ben Arfa has surgery on leg break

Published : 04 Oct 2010 14:28:24

Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa has undergone a successful operation to repair his broken tibia and fibula.Ben Arfa, 23, suffered the injury after a strong challenge from Nigel De Jong during Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Manchester City. Newcastle manager Chris Hughton said: "I am delighted to hear that the operation was a success. "Now it's just a case of nursing him back to fitness. I am sure he will make a full and speedy recovery." Ben Arfa went down from De Jong's challenge after just f.... read more