Matt Grimes returns but Joe Allen to miss Middlesbrough clash

Swansea City captain Matt Grimes is back from illness for Saturday’s clash with high-flying Middlesbrough at the Swansea.com Stadium.

The midfielder was forced to sit out last weekend’s fixture at Luton having been unwell in the lead up to the Kenilworth Road clash.

But he returned to training early this week and is in Russell Martin’s squad.

However, Joe Allen will miss out after picking up an injury against the Hatters, although it is not expected to keep him sidelined for a significant period of time.

“Joe will miss the next couple of games, probably,” said Swans boss Martin.

“That is disappointing and frustrating for Joe, and for ourselves, but we hope it will be no more than that.

“Otherwise everyone is in a good place. Other than the goalkeepers who are injured, everyone is fit and available and we have Grimesy back.”