Alan Sheehan pre match : Preston North End + injured players returning

Alan Sheehan has another two games in charge of the Swans at least. Tonight’s game against Preston at home ( 7:45pm ) and then Southampton away on Boxing Day (3pm)

With numerous players on the verge of returning it’s most likely some will be seen in a Swans shirt over the Christmas period. On this Sheehan said, "Squad wise we are getting closer to full strength. Joe Allen is getting closer, he is training with the group, as is Azeem. But after a long time out we have to bring them back in the right way. Woody is obviously back, and Kristian Pedersen and Mykola Kukharevych had minutes earlier this week, but again we have to bring them back in the right way."

Full interview below.

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