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Leroy Fer: Middlesbrough game 'vital' says Swansea City midfielder

Swansea City midfielder Leroy Fer believes the club's next match against Middlesbrough will be pivotal in their battle to avoid Premier League relegation.

The Swans are three points and one place above the bottom three after their 2-1 loss at Bournemouth.

Paul Clement's side now face back-to-back home matches with Boro and Spurs after the international break.

"Middlesbrough is the game we need to win, that one is massive," he said.

"We have a massive game now against Middlesbrough," he continued.

"Our injured players can come back in the international break now, Martin Olsson and Kyle Naughton.