Mark Gower signed for Swansea from Southend in June 2008

Swansea City have been dealt a blow as Mark Gower has been ruled out for up to a month with a hamstring injury.

The 32-year-old midfielder was forced off after just 20 minutes in Swansea's 1-0 victory at Reading on Saturday.

Scans have revealed a hamstring tear so Gower, a starter in every Championship game under Swans boss Brendan Rodgers, will be out until mid-November.

David Cotterill is set to to replace Gower against Leicester on Saturday.

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