Newcastle United boss John Carver says Siem de Jong will help with the backroom staff as he recovers from lung surgery.

Carver will ask De Jong to play a behind-the-scenes role during his rehabilitation.

He explained: "We did something similar with Ryan Taylor when he was injured and he did some scouting. But with Siem I might ask him to come in and watch the Under-21s or the youth team and give me some feedback.

"I want to make him feel part of the club because I think he's a little bit frustrated."