Portsmouth midfielder Swift sidelined for six weeks with knee injury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 16:33 · Archive

Portsmouth midfielder John Swift will miss up to six weeks after suffering a knee injury in training.

Portsmouth midfielder John Swift will miss four to six weeks after suffering a knee injury in training, with head coach John Mousinho telling BBC Radio Solent the club expects to be cautious with his recovery. The 31-year-old joined Pompey from West Bromwich Albion in July but has had limited opportunities in the Championship.

Swift made only one league appearance for Portsmouth this season, coming as a substitute in a 2-1 defeat to Bristol City in August, and also featured against West Ham in the Carabao Cup. Mousinho expressed disappointment at the injury, saying it was not a pleasant moment when Swift went down without any contact and that they initially feared the worst. "With the number of games we've got and the number of players we need, there are a couple of games that would have suited his ability to come on and unlock defences," Mousinho said. He praised Swift's professionalism, noting that despite limited minutes the midfielder had not complained and kept himself fit.

How it is being reported

• Pompey midfielder Swift out for six weeksPortsmouth boss John Mousinho tells BBC Radio Solent midfielder John Swift will be missing for six weeks because of a knee injury.BBC Hampshire · 15 Oct, 16:16
• Portsmouth boss lifts lid on John Swift absence - and it's another blow for BluesThe former Chelsea man has totalled 24 minutes of first-team action this seasonThe News, Portsmouth · 15 Oct, 09:44

In this story: John Swift · Portsmouth · John Mousinho · West Bromwich Albion · Bristol City · West Ham

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