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Swansea City striker Andre Ayew is a big doubt for the team’s championship game against Rotherham on Saturday, club manager Steve Cooper revealed on Thursday.
The 30-year-old was forced to withdraw from Ghana’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying second leg against Sudan in Omdurman on Tuesday.
It was anticipated that the Ghana captain would return to Steve Cooper’s side for the weekend’s encounter with Rotherham, increasing the Welshman’s attacking options.
However, Swansea coach Steve Cooper has confirmed that the Ghana international is a big question for the match at Liberty Stadium alongside teammate Marc Guehi, although no decision has been made about his involvement against the Millers.
“Andre and Marc came back early from international service, that was a precaution more than anything else,” head coach Steve Cooper told the club. official Web site.
“We have obviously had a very busy schedule and they have played every minute of every league game so far.
“Then they went into a full international camp, so naturally they will be tired and, like everyone else, they will be at risk of fatigue.
“Due to fatigue you may start to feel some strains and muscle pain, so they came back early as a precaution.
“They are doubts for the weekend, but we still have not made a final call.”
Ayew, who is currently the Swans’ top scorer with five goals so far, grabbed the headlines with two sumptuous strike against Sudan in AFCON qualifier last week, with his magnificent free kick being nominated by the African Football Confederation (CAF) for the best goals scored on matchdays three and four of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
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