Franco injury rocks Swansea’s midfield plans ahead of new season

How does Franco’s injury impact on Vitor Matos ?

Without doubt from our exclusive reports this week Gonçalo Franco missing for the next few months will affect head coach, Vitor Matos and his early season plans. That goes without saying.

Franco injury rocks Swansea’s midfield plans ahead of new season

Fans’ favourite and key man Franco is facing between 10 and 12 weeks on the sidelines after suffering an ankle ligament injury during a behind‑closed‑doors friendly at Fairwood last weekend. The 25‑year‑old is believed to have been hurt in an accidental collision during the match against Exeter City, with scans confirming the extent of the damage, with the Portuguese sighted in Sancta Maria hospital in Swansea in a medical boot with crutches The…

Gonçalo Franco undergoes surgery on ankle injury

Gonçalo Franco undergoes surgery on ankle injury Andrew Gwilym Thu, 16/07/2026 - 16:59 First team Swansea City midfielder Gonçalo Franco will miss the start of the Championship season after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury.