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Goncalo Franco returns to Swansea City squad for Burnley match

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Goncalo Franco returns to Swansea City squad for Burnley match
Summary

Swansea City midfielder Goncalo Franco is available for Saturday’s match against Burnley at the Swansea.com Stadium. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since suffering an ankle ligament injury during pre-season. Head coach Vitor Matos confirmed the return of the player, who earned club player of the year honors in the 2024-25 season. Swansea looks to rebound following a midweek league defeat at Southampton. The team will be without winger Eom Jisung, who is away with the South Korea national team for the Asian Games, and striker Ross Stewart, who remains unavailable due to a quad injury. Manchester City loanee Jeremy Monga may make his first matchday appearance for the club in the absence of Eom.

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Status Watch
  • •Goncalo Franco is fit for selection after an ankle injury kept him out since pre-season.
  • •Swansea City hosts Burnley this Saturday at 15:00 BST.
  • •Eom Jisung is unavailable due to international duty at the Asian Games.
  • •Ross Stewart remains out of the squad while recovering from a quad injury.
Latest Updates
  • 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Swansea City handed huge injury boost ahead of Burnley bout
  • 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Franco poised for welcome Swansea return
What they're saying
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Vitor Matos has confirmed Gonçalo Franco is available for Swansea City’s Championship clash with Burnley on Saturday.The midfielder is yet to feature this season after undergoing surgery on an ankl...

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Vitor Matos says Swansea City are set to welcome back Goncalo Franco for his first appearance of 2026-27 this weekend, against Burnley.

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