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Swansea's Cameron Burgess suffers ruptured Achilles ahead of new season

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:15 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Swansea's Cameron Burgess suffers ruptured Achilles ahead of new season

Summary

Swansea City faces a setback as centre-back Cameron Burgess has sustained a ruptured Achilles, confirmed by scans. The injury was incurred during the EFL Cup match against Birmingham City last weekend, leading to the expectation of surgery and a significant period on the sidelines. Burgess, a key player for Swansea after joining the club from Ipswich in the summer of 2025, may miss the entire 2026-27 Championship season depending on recovery. In his absence, Swansea may start Stephen Welsh and Filip Lissah in defense for their opening match against Stoke City on Saturday, while also looking to acquire another central defender before the transfer window closes.

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Status Watch

•Cameron Burgess suffers ruptured Achilles during a cup match.
•He faces surgery and potentially missing the entire season.
•Burgess played every league minute last season for Swansea.
•Stephen Welsh and Filip Lissah are expected to fill in at center-back.
•Swansea is looking to recruit another defender before the transfer deadline.

Latest Updates

11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Swansea suffer heavy Burgess injury blow
11:10 AMBBC Sport — Swansea suffer heavy Burgess injury blow

What they're saying

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Swansea City suffer a heavy blow on the eve of the new Championship season as scans reveal centre-back Cameron Burgess has suffered a ruptured Achilles.
— Yahoo Sports