Triple injury boost for Swansea before Blues test

Welsh cleared of serious injury after knee scare; Yeo and Eom return, but Eustaquio and Widell remain sidelined ahead of Birmingham visit.

Swansea City have received positive news on Stephen Welsh after the centre-back was cleared of serious injury following Tuesday's 3-1 defeat at Portsmouth. Welsh had been feared to have suffered knee ligament damage in a challenge from Ebou Adams, but scans revealed no significant problem. Head coach Vitor Matos said Welsh may even feature against Birmingham City on Saturday, though a final decision is pending.

There is further encouragement from the treatment room, with wingers Moussa Yeo and Eom Jisung both fit to return for the weekend fixture against Chris Davies' in-form Blues side. However, midfielder Stephen Eustaquio will miss out again due to a groin problem and has been withdrawn from Canada international duty, with Swansea hoping he may be available for their next match against West Bromwich Albion on 21 November. Melker Widell is also absent with a minor hamstring injury but is expected back for the Baggies' visit.

Matos acknowledged the squad's injury challenges, saying: "In this moment unfortunately we are having a few knocks and that creates a little bit of instability regarding the starting XI and the availability of players." Captain Ben Cabango, who missed training before Portsmouth due to a fitness issue, is available for Birmingham.