TALENTED Sydney speedster Ollie Florent will miss Sunday's clash with Gold Coast as he battles a foot sprain.

Florent was hurt during last Saturday's loss to Greater Western Sydney but played on and finished with 21 disposals.

"The prognosis is he may miss a week or two with that foot injury," football manager Charlie Gardiner told sydneyswans.com.au.

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Veteran defender Heath Grundy was injured at training before the Giants clash.

"Heath Grundy pulled up just a little bit sore in his lower back after our final training session last week," Gardiner said.

"Given the time of the season, we didn't think it was worth the risk and so we're just managing him and expect him to play in the next couple of weeks."

Sydney will be cautious with veteran defender Heath Grundy. Picture: Getty Images





The Swans are optimistic about superstar Lance Franklin's progress from groin surgery.

"Franklin's training really well in his recovery. He's joining in skills sessions now, ramping up his running and his training loads, including agility," Gardiner said.

Former Cat Dan Menzel is on a similar timeline.

"Dan Menzel is at around the same level (as Franklin). He started joining skills sessions and we're looking forward to seeing them both out there playing soon," Gardiner said.