Matos hopes Galbraith will be given summer off
Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos hopes Northern Ireland will rest midfielder Ethan Galbraith this summer after a calf injury ended his season early. Galbraith, who joined from Leyton Orient, had a strong debut campaign but hasn't played since a friendly against Wales in March. Matos emphasized that the decision should be made jointly by club and national team medical staff. Northern Ireland is set to play France in a June friendly, raising concerns over Galbraith's availability.
- ▪Ethan Galbraith suffered a calf injury after playing for Northern Ireland against Wales on 31 March, ruling him out for up to eight weeks.
- ▪Galbraith made 51 appearances in his debut season for Swansea City after transferring from Leyton Orient.
- ▪Swansea head coach Vitor Matos believes it would be best for Galbraith not to play during the upcoming international break.
- ▪Northern Ireland is scheduled to face France in Lille on 8 June, with another friendly to be announced.
- ▪Matos stated that the final decision on Galbraith’s participation rests with both Swansea and Northern Ireland medical teams.
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