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Swansea captain Jack Cork facing race to be fit for Watford showdown follow 'intensive treatment' on ankle injury

Swansea captain Jack Cork is undergoing 'intensive treatment' on an ankle injury in a bid to face Watford.

Cork had to be substituted during the weekend defeat at West Ham but has a chance to play on Saturday after scans revealed he had suffered a minor ankle sprain.

A fitness update on Swansea's official website read: 'Cork will undergo intensive treatment this week and, if his recovery goes well, he could be involved against one of his former clubs at Vicarage Road.

Jack Cork lies in agony after suffering an ankle injury during Swansea's defeat by West Ham
Jack Cork lies in agony after suffering an ankle injury during Swansea's defeat by West Ham
The Swans skipper is carried off the pitch by the medical team during the 1-0 loss
The Swans skipper is carried off the pitch by the medical team during the 1-0 loss

'The 27-year-old has featured in every game since Paul Clement was appointed at the beginning of January and he has a chance of extending that record when the Swans go to Watford this coming weekend.