Doubts surround Alex Song as the team prepare for the clash with Swansea this afternoon.
ClaretandHugh understands the player has been suffering from a sickness bug which may keep him out of the team for the match which kicks off in just under an hour and a half.
He is understood to have made himself available after suffering from sore knees but is believed to have [picked up a minor infection A decision is currently being made.
Morgan Amalfitano and Mark Noble are set for the midfield along with Kevin Nolan and as reported earlier in the week Andy Carroll is expected to be joined by Enner Valencia up front
Here we go again 5 defenders and the goalkeeper, plus a traffic cone that leave us with AC and four players that are creative, I hope Swansea are having a off day or it’s 0-0 again.
Sorry I was wrong 1-1 did not expect AC TO SCORE A GOOD INDIVIDUAL GOAL, but did expect us to sit back and defend it,KN taken off must be fatigue or was he being to adventurous .