Swansea midfielder Franco facing lengthy spell out

Swansea midfielder Franco facing lengthy spell outImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Goncalo Franco was Swansea’s player of the year in 2024-25 and enjoyed another positive season in 2025-26 ByGareth VincentBBC Sport WalesPublished21 minutes agoSwansea City midfielder Goncalo Franco is facing 10 to 12 weeks on the sidelines because of an ankle ligament injury.The 25-year-old was hurt in an accidental collision during a behind-closed-doors game held at Swansea’s Fairwood training ground last Saturday against Exeter City.The news is a heavy blow for the Swans with the start of the new Championship season just a month away.Franco has been an influential figure since joining from Moreirense in the summer of 2024, scoring six goals in 91 appearances for the Welsh club.News of his injury setback comes after Ethan Galbraith left Swansea for Stoke City, meaning head coach Vitor Matos has lost two of his leading midfield players inside a fortnight.Council agrees Swansea.com Stadium sale to Swans