These are exciting times for Preston North End as they head into tonight’s home game with Swansea City sitting in the Championship play-off places.
Paul Heckingbottom has made light of a lengthy injury list to oversee a serious upturn in fortunes since his side narrowly avoided relegation last season, and they head into their meeting with the Swans looking for a third consecutive win that will ensure they head to Millwall on Saturday in the top six of the table.
However, both Heckingbottom and Swans counterpart Alan Sheehan are dealing with some serious injury concerns as their sides prepare for battle at Deepdale. With just hours to go until kick-off, we take a look at those players that have been ruled out and those are classed as doubts.
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1. Zan Vipotnik - Out
A quad injury will keep the striker on the sidelines. | Getty Images
2. Malick Yalcouye - Out
The on-loan Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder will complete a three-match suspension and miss the game. | Getty Images
3. Marko Stamenic - Out
Swansea boss Alan Sheehan has confirmed the New Zealand international is on compassionate leave following a family bereavement. | Getty Images
4. Robbie Brady - Out
The Republic of Ireland international is still recovering from calf surgery but is still some way from a return. | CameraSport - Lee Parker