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Swansea City: Adam Idah faces lengthy spell out as Josh Key and Ronald add to injury concerns
1 January 2026 Off

Swansea City: Adam Idah faces lengthy spell out as Josh Key and Ronald add to injury concerns

By Total Football News

While Idah’s probable lay-off is a heavy blow to Matos’ options in attack, there is better news of Cullen.

The Wales international has missed Swansea’s past two matches with a calf problem and Matos expects him to be out for another fortnight.

The absence of Idah and Cullen meant Swansea started without a recognised striker against West Brom, with attacking midfielder Melker Widell operating in the most advanced central role

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Jake Rooney: Derby County defender on his return after lengthy injury lay-off
16 July 2024 Off

Jake Rooney: Derby County defender on his return after lengthy injury lay-off

By Total Football News

Rooney, who is the cousin of former Derby boss and ex-Manchester United and England striker Wayne, said the months of rehabilitation were “tough” both on and off the pitch.

“It was a dark place at the start, but I’m thankful to get here now,” he said.

The centre-back came through as a youth player with Burnley before joining Derby in September 2022. He has gone on to feature 21 times

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