Swansea Metropolis have suffered an damage blow after in-form winger Ronald was dominated out for six to eight weeks with a hamstring drawback.
Ronald picked up the damage throughout final weekend’s defeat to West Ham United, when he performed the complete 90 minutes as an emergency right-back.
The 25-year-old may now miss as many as 10 video games in what’s a setback for the Championship leaders given the influence he has made to this point this season.
Ronald got here near becoming a member of Millwall earlier than final month’s switch deadline, however had compelled his manner again into Vitor Matos’ plans after scoring twice in solely six appearances in 2026-27.
“It is not essentially the most nice information, however we’re right here to make use of the squad and to assist him as nicely to recuperate and get again stronger,” Swansea head coach Matos mentioned.
“He has impacted the season in numerous methods from final season. I believe he has come from the bench very well already, with two objectives and all the time impacting the sport, working arduous.
“I believe he did a extremely constant recreation [against West Ham], even creating the final likelihood within the recreation. After all we are going to miss Ronnie.”
The timing of Ronald’s damage is unlucky provided that he had simply re-established himself following the collapse of his proposed transfer to The Den.
Regardless of elevated competitors out extensive, he has performed an element in Swansea’s shiny begin to the season and carried out admirably when used out of place in opposition to the Hammers.
