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Paul Clement has revealed that Swansea City youngster Josh Sheehan could be out of action for up to nine months after having surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament.

The 21-year-old has been in stunning form during his loan spell with League Two side Newport County so far this season, scoring seven goals in his 25 appearances for the club.

But the Gwent outfit revealed the Llanelli-born midfielder has returned to parent club Swansea after suffering an injury that will rule him our for the remainder of the season.

And - speaking ahead of his side's clash with Bournemouth - Clement revealed that he could be out until the end of the year after having surgery on his ACL injury.

It now means the youngster is facing an uncertain future at his boyhood club given that his contract expires at the end of the current campaign.

He said: "Josh has had an ACL reconstruction, it is a bad injury and it will be between six and nine months.

"We wish him the best and a speedy recovery."

The news followed the Exiles' decision to axe Graham Westley, with caretaker boss Michael Flynn securing back-to-back wins since taking charge of the club.

A Newport club statement read: "Josh Sheehan has this week returned to Swansea City AFC to gain medical treatment after sustaining a long-term injury which will rule him out until the end of the season.

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"The Club would like to thank Josh for his contribution so far this season and wish him a speedy recovery.

"In addition, we would like to thank Swansea City AFC for the loan of their young talented player, as we continue to work in partnership with the Premier League Club."