Swansea defender Kyle Bartley ruled out for two months after damaging knee ligament against MK Dons
- Kyle Bartley landed awkwardly after a challenge on Tuesday against MK Dons
- The 26-year-old centre back was taken off on a stretcher near end of the match
- Swansea have been drawn against Reading away in third round of Carabao Cup
Swansea centre back Kyle Bartley is out for up to eight weeks after damaging a knee ligament in Tuesday's 4-1 League Cup win over MK Dons.
The 26-year-old, who played in all three of Swansea's games so far this season, landed awkwardly after a challenge in the 80th minute and was taken off on a stretcher.
Swansea said on their website that the Englishman had damaged his medial ligament and would see a specialist next week.
Swansea have revealed that defender Kyle Bartley damaged his medial ligament on Tuesday
Following their victory over MK Dons on Tuesday, Swansea have been drawn away to Reading in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
The Welsh club began their league campaign with a 0-0 draw at Southampton before being beaten 4-0 at home by Manchester United last weekend.
Paul Clement will be desperate to see his side pick up their first victory of the season on Saturday when they face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The centre back landed awkwardly following a challenge on 80 minutes against MK Dons
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