Manager Rafa Benitez will not be in the Newcastle dugout for his side's Premier League match at Swansea on Sunday as he recovers from an operation, the club have announced.
Fitness coach Francisco de Miguel Moreno said on Friday that Benitez still hoped to be able to be present at the Liberty Stadium, but a statement from the club confirmed he would be absent.
"The team will be led by Rafa's coaching staff, who will be in contact with the manager throughout matchday," the statement read.
"Everyone at the club wishes Rafa a speedy recovery.