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Borja Baston set to make Swansea debut against Chelsea

Eibar's forward Tomas Borja Baston
Image: Borja Baston scored 18 goals in 29 appearances during his loan spell at Eibar last season

Swansea manager Francesco Guidolin is confident record-signing Borja Baston will make his debut against Chelsea.

The 24-year-old, who signed for a club-record fee of £15.5m from Atletico Madrid this summer, has been out with thigh injury and Swansea have scored only two goals in three Premier League games. 

Leroy Fer celebrates scoring for Swansea City
Image: Leroy Fer is the only player to score for Swansea in the Premier League this season

Guidolin will hope Baston can improve his side's attacking threat when Chelsea visit the Liberty Stadium on September 11. 

"Borja has stepped up his recovery and has now rejoined the full group on the training field," said Guidolin told the club's website. 

Francesco Guidolin
Image: Francesco Guidolin expressed his satisfaction with the squad after the transfer window closed

"He is progressing well and if things continue as they are, I am confident he will be available for selection for the visit of Chelsea."

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During the latest transfer window, Swansea received criticism from local media for their transfer policy, but chairman Huw Jenkins insisted that Guidolin was happy with the players purchased, including Leroy Fer, George Byers and Alfie Mawson.  

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