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Swans sick over Williams

10 Nov 2006 - 13:59:47

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Swansea City will be without Tom Williams for the foreseeable future after the full-back admitted defeat in his battle to play through the pain barrier.

The 26-year-old left-back has been playing with a hernia injury for the past few weeks, but will go under the surgeon's knife next week in a bid to cure the problem.

"It's a big blow," manager Kenny Jackett told the South Wales Evening Post. "Kevin Austin can play left-back, but we may look for some loan cover."

The Cyprus international's injury woe comes hard on the heels of a similar blow to Darren Way, who has been sidelined indefinitely with shin problems.