By Craig Hope

KEVIN Keegan has confirmed that Mark Viduka will not play in the final match of the season at Everton next Sunday.

The Aussie striker was replaced at half-time during the 2-0 defeat against Chelsea on Monday and will have an injection later this week in a bid to cure an Achilles problem.

"Mark just could not get through the game," KK told Newcastle World TV.

"He will now have an injection later this week and will miss the Everton game."

Viduka has scored seven times from 21 starts in his maiden season on Tyneside following last summer's move from Middlesbrough.