Knee surgery keeps Cort on sidelines

Newcastle United FC striker Carl Cort faces at least two more months out of action after undergoing knee surgery in the United States.

Eight weeks
A statement on Newcastle's official website said Cort went under the knife in Colorado and will spend eight weeks rehabilitating before returning to first-team action.

Injury nightmare
Cort flew out to Denver on Sunday to see specialist Richard Steadman after failing to shake off a problem which has plagued him since August. "Carl Cort underwent a minor operation on 5 December for which the normal rehabilitation period is eight weeks,'' said a Newcastle spokesman.

Plagued by injuries
The 24-year-old has been plagued by injuries since his €11m move to Newcastle from Wimbledon FC in July last year and has not played since suffering the injury in pre-season.

Ankle problems
A combination of problems with his ankle, hamstrings and now knee mean he has made just 15 appearances for manager Bobby Robson's side.