Swans keep fingers crossed for Darling

Luke Williams hopes to have Harry Darling available at Norwich City on Saturday after confirming that Swansea City have appealed against the defender's dismissal against Sheffield United.

Darling was shown the first red card of his Swansea career for a foul on Rhian Brewster during Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to the Blades.

Swansea have appealed as they feel Darling's challenge was not reckless, and are waiting to discover whether referee Dean Whitestone's decision will stand.

Should the appeal be rejected, Darling will miss Norwich plus Swansea's home game against Coventry City on 1 February and the trip to Bristol City eight days later.

"We have appealed - we will wait and see what happens with that," Williams said.

"I am not overly optimistic from experience with these things, but it certainly looked like there's a case for an appeal.

"Harry makes an attempt to play the ball. He doesn't make heavy contact in a dangerous way with his opponent. It's unfortunate, but there's no malice and I don't think he's out of control or reckless, so we'll see."