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Swansea midfielder Goncalo Franco sidelined for up to three months

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 3:12 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Swansea midfielder Goncalo Franco sidelined for up to three months
Summary

Swansea City midfielder Goncalo Franco is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks due to an ankle ligament injury sustained in a collision during a behind-closed-doors match against Exeter City last Saturday. Franco, who was Swansea's player of the year in 2024-25, has made 91 appearances since joining the club. The injury comes shortly after the departure of fellow midfielder Ethan Galbraith to Stoke City. With the Championship season starting in just a month, head coach Vitor Matos faces a challenge in midfield depth ahead of upcoming fixtures against Birmingham City and Stoke.

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  • •Franco faces 10 to 12 weeks out due to an ankle injury.
  • •Injury occurred during a match against Exeter City.
  • •Swansea opens the Championship season against Stoke on August 15.
  • •Ethan Galbraith's recent departure leaves Swansea light on midfielders.
  • •Matos has a few midfield options, including Stamenic and Fulton.
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  • 3:12 PMBBC Sport — Swansea midfielder Franco facing lengthy spell out
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Swansea City midfielder Goncalo Franco faces up to three months on the sidelines because of an ankle ligament injury.

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