Tendon hurts defender Swirad’s chances for new team Selangor

Long wait: Nicholas Swirad is raring to get back into action again.

PETALING JAYA: Injuries have been a perennial problem for England-born centreback Nicholas Swirad.

The former Melaka and PKNS defender earned a national call-up last year but a groin injury denied him his debut. He seemed to have shrugged off the injury in the pre-season after joining Selangor and was in great form for his new team – until a tendon injury struck.