Newcastle United have confirmed that French midfielder Yohan Cabaye has undergone surgery on a troublesome groin injury.

The 26-year-old has not featured for the Magpies since suffering the injury in the 1-0 defeat to West Ham United earlier this month.

A statement on the club's website read: "Yohan Cabaye has today (Monday) had groin surgery in Paris."

It is not yet clear how long the midfielder will spend on the sidelines, but boss Alan Pardew is reportedly preparing for life without Cabaye until the New Year.

The Frenchman has scored two goals in 13 appearances for the club this season.