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Hernia op for Parker

11 May 2007 - 16:09:01

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Newcastle United midfielder Scott Parker will miss the club's final game of the season at Watford after being forced to have a hernia operation.

However, the 26-year-old former Chelsea and Charlton Athletic star is expected to be fit enough to take part in pre-season training.

"I've had a bit of a problem since Christmas and I've tried my best to play on," Parker told United's official website.

"We've taken the decision to get it sorted now and I'll have an operation on Friday."

Parker becomes the 11th Newcastle player to undergo an operation this season.

He has scored six goals in 73 appearances for the club following his transfer from Chelsea almost two years ago.

Meanwhile, there are fears that Damien Duff could be sidelined until October after having an operation on his injured foot.