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The reported absence would leave Swindon with fewer experienced options at the back during an important period of the League Two campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The concern comes as Swindon continue to manage a number of defensive absences, putting additional responsibility on the players available to Holloway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swindon Town are facing increased defensive uncertainty after reports that experienced centre-back Ryan Tafazolli could be sidelined for several weeks with a toe injury. According to a September 22 report, manager Ian Holloway indicated that Tafazolli had suffered a bone bruise and could potentially miss up to two months. 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