Dungannon Swifts boss Rodney McAree gives Thomas Maguire and Rhyss Campbell updates ahead of Loughgall clash

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Injuries to key players are continuing to mount up for Dungannon Swifts and they were dealt the most significant blow yet when top goalscorer Matthew Lusty was stretchered off in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Glentoran with a suspected broken shoulder, meaning he’ll miss today’s clash with Loughgall and the foreseeable future.

The 20-year-old Larne loanee has been in sensational form this season, scoring 17 times in all competitions – including nine in the league – but was carried off at the weekend having won a first-half penalty for his side.

Only four players have netted more in the Premiership this season than Lusty, who entered Saturday having scored seven in his last six outings, and contributed a brace when Dungannon defeated this afternoon’s opponents at Lakeview Park a month ago.

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"We think Matty has damaged his shoulder – we think he could have broken it,” said manager Rodney McAree. “We will do what we have to do as a club and make sure he gets the best possible care and get him sorted.

Dungannnon Swifts manager Rodney McAree. PIC: INPHO/John McVittyDungannnon Swifts manager Rodney McAree. PIC: INPHO/John McVitty