Oxford United will be hoping to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season against Swansea but have a new injury doubt for the game.
Ben Davies is the latest U’s player to be sidelined but life post Gary Rowett kicked off with all three points against Southampton last time out.
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Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Battle Against Swansea
Oxford United Injury News
Matt Phillips – Thigh
Back in training, midfielder Matt Phillips is still absent. The former Scotland international has been missing with a thigh injury since September.
Cameron Brannagan – Calf
Skipper Cameron Brannagan is also back in training but caretaker manager Craig Short said he is still two to three weeks away from making a return to action.
Hidde ter Avest – Hamstring
Defender Hidde ter Avest is absent with a hamstring injury but the timing was fortunate given the return of Brodie Spencer.
Ben Davies – Knock
Experienced defender Ben Davies missed the game against the Saints due to injury. The club haven’t confirmed the severity of what happened but it’s unlikely he’ll feature against the Swans.
Swansea Injury News
Manuel Benson – International Duty
Midfielder Manuel Benson is currently in Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Angola international didn’t feature in the first game against South Africa but played 59 minutes in their draw against Zimbabwe.
Adam Idah – Hamstring
Striker Adam Idah will miss the game with a hamstring injury he sustained in training. The Republic of Ireland international netted a 90th minute winner against Wrexham in his last appearance but missed the defeat against Coventry after picking up the knock.
Ricardo Santos – Hip
Another who missed the game against the Sky Blues was defender, Ricardo Santos. The Cape Verde international has picked up a hip problem.
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