I'd take a scrappy 1-0 win tbh Bluff Their team looks set up to counter attack so we've GOT to take our chances.
Let's be honest they are putting out a weaker side than they would do if they did not have a cup final coming up. If we can't beat them today then we are a mid table side. Hopefully with Sturridge back we will have someone who can put away a couple of chances and Coutinho should hopefully create a bit for the forwards as that is what we bought him for. Don't know much about him but lets hope he is not muscled out as he is only slight...but then Messi is only small and he seems to score a few!
I'm looking forward to this. Though it could be Suarez behind Sturridge with Coutinho wide. We will see.
Our biggest game in 10 years is next week so this looks like a back-to-the-wall lineup from us, and most Swans fans understand the decision, I think. But if you don't win today your players need a kicking.
Biggest game in 10 years and it is against Bradford City. How does this make you feel? Happy at being serious favourites? Nervous of a shock? Scared of getting the League Cup curse? Just happy to be there what ever happens? Cardiff almost shocked us last season but that was our own fault. That was the most uncomfortable cup final in a long time...
I am suffering PMT ( that's Pre Match Tension). Haven't had it for years, have to open a bottle of red.
I think they will try and keep it 0 - 0 until last 15/20 mins then bring on the likes of Michu. If they are a couple of goals behind at that stage then they won't risk injury to any of the bench with next week in mind and will just accept a loss. This one is in our hands. Although as Webb is the ref Man utd could easily win this one.
since Swansea have rested a lot of their players, it will be hell on here if we don't win! Good to see Coutinho in there, harsh on Henderson though, should have been for Downing!
Having said that, the incoming players will be determined to impress and gain a shirt in the cup final too
I remember last season we had Sunderland before the semi final against you and played our reserve side against Sunderland. We won 4-0! Haha