League Two: Swindon’s defensive dilemma with Newport County
CHANGE? At Swindon, County may move Bryn Morris to the center of the defense (Image: Kian Abdullah/Huw Evans Agency).
Due to injuries and suspensions, the Exiles will have a defensive dilemma for the County Ground match, which kicks off at 12.30 p.m.
James Clarke, a central defender, suffered a leg injury during practice and has missed the previous three games. He is anticipated to remain out till the end of the month.
Wing-back to the right In the first minutes of last Saturday’s 4-1 loss to Port Vale, Shane McLoughlin sustained a calf/knee injury. As a result, Cameron Evans moved out wide and Nelson Sanca, a youngster, entered the game.
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Following his red card against the Valiants for kicking Ben Garrity, Ciaran Brennan will serve a three-game suspension. Meanwhile, Kyle Jameson, another central defender, was sent off for a second yellow after booting a ball into the away end.
Unless the FA additionally charges him with misconduct, he will get a one-game suspension.
County are down to the bare minimum, so head coach Nelson Jardim will be praying Matt Baker survives Wales Under-21s’ Tuesday match in Iceland.
LIFT: Following the loss to Port Vale, former County center-back Mark O’Brien tries to grab young defender Nelson Sanca. Photo courtesy of Kian Abdullah/Huw Evans Agency
“Our final defensive line consisted of Nelson Sanca, Bryn, and Cameron Evans,” the manager stated. Fortunately, he still has his usual left-back, Anthony Glennon, available.
“At this level, you know something may go wrong when you switch up the defensive lineup too frequently.
“Going ahead, we will solve problems with the team we have. For the upcoming game, we have more than enough choices to ensure that we are prepared and ready to fight for victory.
Josh Seberry, who made an impression as a right-back and center-back at the beginning of the previous season before breaking his leg, could have an opportunity as a result of the circumstances.
This season, the physically strong young Irishman has only been included in one matchday squad—the Carabao Cup loss against Leyton Orient—and he was not included in the EFL Trophy.
Morris has played nearly completely as a midfielder since joining to Newport from Grimsby in the summer of 2023, but due to the lack of experience at the back, there will be significant consideration given to shifting him back.
Jardim stated, “Bryn is a senior player who has demonstrated he has character, team spirit, and can play everywhere.” “He performed admirably for us at center-back against Port Vale, and he is one of the options.”
The return of midfielder Jamie Miley, who missed the match against Port Vale after hobbling off in the EFL Trophy loss to Cheltenham, might aid in moving Morris back.
After receiving the all-clear from scans, the Newcastle loanee should be ready for Swindon, along with Preston’s Noah Mawene, who was unable to play over the weekend due to sickness.
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