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Brentford extend Swift’s loan

have extended the loan of midfielder John Swift until 3 January.

The 20 year-old joined The on an initial one-month loan but has impressed in his four appearances for the club and scored in Brentford’s 3-0 win against at The Valley on Saturday.

Head Coach Lee Carsley told the club’s official website “We are delighted that Chelsea have allowed John to stay with us until January. He has been a very good addition to the squad. He has slotted in well to the group.

“We spoke to him about pushing on and standing out with the quality he has. It is important he doesn’t rest on his laurels. His work rate has been outstanding since he has been with us and if he wants to stay in the team he has to maintain that.”

Swift has made one first team appearance at Chelsea and spent time at and last season.

Brentford are 12th in the and face at home on Friday night.

 

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