Your Swansea City headlines for Monday, December 13.
Roberts released from hospital
Connor Roberts has been released from hospital after being struck down by an infection.
The Welshman was left out of Burnley's squad for their Premier League clash with West Ham United at the weekend after being admitted to hospital.
And ahead of the Clarets' contest with Watford at Turf Moor on Wednesday night, Sean Dyche has confirmed former Swansea man Roberts' condition is improving.
"Connor has come out of hospital and is gradually getting better from a serious infection, so let's hope that settles down," he said. "It's not Covid, just to be clear."
Roberts joined Burnley from Swansea on transfer deadline day in August but has been restricted to just two appearances in all competitions for the club.
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Martin's Southampton verdict
Russell Martin admits Swansea's FA Cup clash with Southampton will be significantly different to the game which took place between the sides in the summer.
Swansea - then managed on an interim basis by Alan Tate - were beaten 3-1 by the Saints in their final pre-season friendly just 24 hours before Martin was officially announced as the club's new manager.
The sides will meet once again in the third round of the FA Cup in January, and Martin believes the visit of Ralph Hassenhuttl's side will provide his team with a serious test in the new year.
"I think before we draw, we wanted a home game or a Premier League club away," the head coach said.
"It'll be a very different game to the one in pre-season. We're looking forward to it.
"I think it's a brilliant opportunity for the guys to test themselves against Premier League opposition and we'll have to see where we're at when the game comes in terms of the squad and everything else.
"We'll be taking it very seriously, it's a game we want to win, especially at home, so hopefully we'll get a good crowd and put in a positive performance."
The contest begins at 5.30pm on Saturday, January 8. It will be screened live on BBC Wales.
QPR keen for Swansea postponement
Queens Park Rangers are eager for Saturday's clash with Swansea City to be postponed following a coronavirus outbreak at the club.
The Hoops have a total of 10 players in isolation and have already been forced to call off their Championship contest with Sheffield United on Monday night.
And boss Mark Warburton has admitted his focus now lies on his side's contest with Bournemouth on December 27.
"From a manager's perspective, Swansea looks highly doubtful because, to have so many now not returning until the week starting the 20th, they won't return to training until the 21st, 22nd or 23rd of December," he said.
"So in my mind, and I know people above my pay grade will make the decision, Bournemouth is the next game we've got to focus on."
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