http://www.shieldsgazette.com/nufc/United-confirm-double-break-for.6562978.jpUnited confirm double break for Ben Arfa
Published Date: 03 October 2010
NEWCASTLE United have confirmed Hatem Ben Arfa suffered a double leg fracture at Manchester City this afternoon.
And the winger will have surgery on his left leg in the morning at a Manchester hospital.
The France international went down in agony after being challenged by Nigel De Jong early in the 2-1 defeat at Eastlands.
A club statement read: "In the early stages of today's Premier League fixture, Hatem Ben Arfa was stretchered from the field of play following a tackle by Manchester City's Nigel de Jong.
"X-rays taken this afternoon have confirmed that he has suffered a broken tibia and fibula of his left leg. He will undergo surgery tomorrow morning."Everyone connected with the Club sends Hatem their best wishes for a speedy recovery.
"At this stage no time limit has been put on his expected return date. "
Ben Arfa is on a season-long loan from Olympique Marseille, with an option of a permanent switch to St James's Park having been written into the agreement.
The 23-year-old scored a stunning goal on his full debut for the club against Everton last month.
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