Naughton ruled out for season
Tue, 04/07/2015 - 08:59
Swansea City defender Kyle Naughton has been ruled out for the rest of the season with ankle ligament damage.
Naughton was carried off in the 53rd minute of Saturday's 3-1 victory over Hull City at the Liberty Stadium following a tackle from David Meyler.
The Hull midfielder received a straight red card for the tackle as Naughton was helped from the pitch before being taken to hospital with a severely swollen ankle.
An initial scan on Saturday ruled out a fracture, but a follow up scan last night confirmed ligament damage that will keep the January signing from Spurs out for around six weeks.
With just seven league games left, it's a blow for Naughton and the Swans with the right-back continuing to impress with every appearance.
The injury opens the way for the return of Swans stalwart Angel Rangel who received a rapturous reception stepping off the substitutes bench on Saturday.
"It's not good because Kyle has an injury and I don't wish bad on anyone, but from my point of view I always try and be ready so if the manager needs me I'll try my best," said Rangel.