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Swansea's Kyle Naughton expected back next weekend after hamstring injury scare

SWANSEA, WALES - SEPTEMBER 24:  Swansea player Kyle Naughton in action during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester City at Liberty
Image: Kyle Naughton is not expected to miss too much time with his hamstring injury

Swansea are hopeful Kyle Naughton will only miss one match after sustaining a hamstring injury against Burnley last weekend.

The former Tottenham full-back will definitely miss the crunch Premier League clash with relegation rivals Hull City on Saturday but that could be the extent of his absence.

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An injury update on Swansea's website read: "Naughton was forced off in the 89th minute of the victory at the Liberty, but scans have confirmed the injury is not as serious as first thought.

"The right-back will sit out Saturday's trip to Hull City, but is then due to be back on the training pitch in readiness for the following match at Bournemouth [March 18]."

Paul Clement could also have two key squad members back in time for Saturday's clash with 19th-placed Hull.

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