?The struggling Swans travel to Watford this weekend as Paul Clement hopes to end his side’s run of five games without a win.
With top scorer Fernando Llorente back from injury, the South Wales side will feel much more confident going forward. However, a sprained ankle for Jack Cork means the regular starter will need replacing in midfield.
We take a look at the best possible side for Clement to field on Saturday.
Goalkeeper
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Fabianski1
?Swansea’s number one is coming to the end of his third season between the sticks, and has never looked likely to be replaced by his backup Oliver Nordfelt.
Defence
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Naughton26
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Fernández33
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Mawson6
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Olsson16
?Clement has done his absolute best to keep his teams exactly the same since coming in as manager, and with a back line of Kyle Naughton, Federico Fernandez, Alfie Mawson and Martin Olsson, the English manager has found relative success.
The attacking minded full backs have given extra options for the Swans going forward, whilst Fernandez and Mawson have created a good partnership of both ball playing skills, and brick wall defending.
Midfield
?Jack Cork will be a big loss to Swansea, the former Southampton man has played the stand-in role of captain for the large majority of this season and his defence capabilities have been much appreciated at the Liberty. However, it is expected that club legend Leon Britton will stand in for Cork and reclaim his captain’s armband.
Leroy Fer and Tom Carroll have both played key roles in Swansea’s transition from defence to attack and will continue to do so against Watford.
Forwards
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Narsingh28
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Llorente9
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Sigurðsson23
?Wayne Routledge recently broke a Swansea club record of most Premier League appearances for the club. However, after a not-so-impressive display against West Ham, Clement may opt for Luciano Narsingh to come back into the fold, with neither of the two wingers able to hold down a first team spot.
Two players who have managed that however, will certainly be among the starting XI. In fact, they’re likely to be the first two names on the team sheet – Fernando Llorente and Gylfi Sigurdsson. The side’s two most influential players, both capable of turning a game on it’s head.
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