Newcastle have confirmed goalkeeper Mark Birighitti requires surgery after fracturing his cheekbone in Sunday's 3-0 A-League loss to Wellington Phoenix.The club on Tuesday said Birighitti would have surgery once the swelling has reduced.Birighitti, who is expected to be sidelined for up to eight weeks, was involved in an ugly collision with Phoenix striker Jeremy Brockie.Brockie's knee connected with the gloveman's face and Birighitti was sent straight to hospital in Newcastle.The Jets, who have Matthew Nash on an injury waiver after they also lost their first 'keeper Ben Kennedy to a knee injury last month, may be forced to find a new custodian.