Marko Stamenic |

Marko Stamenic is confident Swansea City can quickly bounce back from the disappointment of last-gasp defeat at Birmingham City.

After an engrossing and sometimes breathless encounter between two teams determined to take the game to the other, it was the home side who snatched the three points in stoppage time when Lyndon Dykes headed home a cross from Patrick Roberts.

The outcome felt harsh on the Swans, particularly on the back of a first half where they crafted the clearer chances and saw a Zan Vipotnik goal ruled out when the Slovenian striker appeared to be onside when preparing to meet a Josh Tymon cross.

But New Zealand international Stamenic insists the Swans will put any sense of what might have been behind them, and make sure they are ready to face Millwall back in SA1 – where they are unbeaten in 10 games in all competitions – next weekend.

“We had moments where we looked like we could get what we wanted from the game,” he said.

“We didn’t get the reward for those moments, and the one we did get was given offside but ultimately I don’t think you can make it about any one decision. 

“The second half was a different sort of game and it didn’t go our way, so we have to find the way to move forward and learn from this.

“We have to bounce back, we have a strong squad. We know the games come thick and fast, we will review this and get ourselves ready for Millwall.”

For Stamenic this was a first appearance since the win at Sheffield Wednesday due to a groin injury, and he came through the 90 minutes with no issues.

“I feel good, the motivation was big especially with that away support we had. I want to give everything I can and fight for this club,” he said. 

“I am enjoying myself so much here, and I said from the beginning I will die for the badge so if I have cramp or feel sore I will push through to help the team as much as I can.”