Hannant still sidelined for Cambridge

Posted Friday, September 20, 2019 by PA

Cambridge will continue to be without Luke Hannant for their Sky Bet League Two game against Swindon on Saturday.

The midfielder was forced off after 53 minutes during his side’s 4-0 win at Mansfield on Tuesday and the club is waiting for information on the full extent of his ankle injury.

Liam O’Neil is expected to return to action against Swindon after overcoming a slight hamstring problem having returned to training earlier in the week.

Midfielder Gary Deegan has returned to light training while Dan Jones remains two weeks away from a return after suffering a broken foot.

Swindon could be without Mathieu Baudry for their trip to Cambridge.

The defender was forced off during the Robins’ 3-0 defeat to Colchester after just 35 minutes on Tuesday.

Michael Doughty could return to the starting line-up after he returned to the bench on Tuesday following his three-match ban for a red card at Cheltenham.

Zeki Fryers could continue on the bench after returning from injury, having been named as a substitute for the games against Colchester and Macclesfield, while Ellis Iandolo looks set to continue at left-back.