Wednesday 11 January 2017 14:34, UK
Swansea left-back Neil Taylor is set for a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his cheekbone in training on Wednesday morning.
The Wales international has been a regular in the Swansea defence this season and his absence will be a blow to the Premier League strugglers as they bid to stave off relegation.
The Swans website reported: "[Taylor] was taken to hospital this afternoon, where the fracture was confirmed, and he is expected to have an operation in due course.
"The length of time he will be out has yet to be confirmed."
Swansea are second from bottom in the Premier League and face a testing couple of weeks, with Arsenal's visit on Saturday to be followed by a trip to Liverpool the following weekend.
