Russell Martin delivers positive update on Swansea City trio ahead of Blackpool clash

Swansea City head coach Russell Martin has revealed that Hannes Wolf, Nathanael Ogbeta and Flynn Downes are all set to be included in the club’s match-day squad for their showdown with Blackpool tomorrow.

After missing the Jacks’ recent clashes with Coventry City and Fulham due to Covid, Wolf has now returned to training.

Ogbeta meanwhile has yet to make his debut for Swansea since joining the club on a permanent deal in the January transfer window.

The 20-year-old sustained a hamstring injury in his first training session with his new side.

As for Downes, there was some concern after he was withdrawn midway through the club’s 5-1 defeat to Fulham earlier this week.

However, the midfielder was taken off as a precaution by Martin and thus will be available for selection on Saturday.

Swansea will be determined to get back to winning ways in the Championship when they head to Bloomfield Road to face Blackpool.

The Jacks will move to within a point of the Seasiders if they emerge victorious in this particular fixture.

Ahead of this game, Martin has shared an update on Ogbeta, Wolf and Downes.

Speaking to Wales Online about Ogbeta, Martin said: “Thankfully we’ve got Nat coming back, but he hasn’t played at this level before.

“He hasn’t trained a huge amount, he’s been back for a week.

“There’ll be an opportunity for him at some point for sure.

“This weekend is probably a bit too early for him but he’s back in the squad.”

Making reference to Wolf, Martin said: “Hannes is back training now as well.

“He’s back in the squad and hopefully he’ll be ready to play.”

Speaking about Downes’ recent withdrawal from action, the Swansea boss added: “It was more of a precaution.

“It was a sore one because of where it was.

“He could have