Joel Latibeaudiere | Friendly a good test to end a positive week
Joel Latibeaudiere believes Saturday’s friendly at Dundee United is a great way for Swansea City to end a positive week of work in Scotland.
In the latest of our series of features, get to know Ryan Manning after the Irishman took the time to take a stroll with SwansTV at Swansea City's training camp in Edinburgh.
The defender reveals three surprising choices for dream dinner guests, the team-mate he would take with him to a desert island, and why his pre-match routine has to start on a Thursday.
Neil Taylor is enjoying seeing Swansea City stand-out in the Championship for their on-field identity, and revealed how a pre-season friendly against a Russell Martin side left a big impression on him.
Head coach Russell Martin believes Swansea City will reap the benefits of their week-long training camp in Scotland, and has praised his squad for the attitude they have shown as they prepare for the return to Championship action.
Swansea City will face Dundee United in a friendly at Tannadice on Saturday at midday, and supporters will be able to attend the fixture as Russell Martin’s side round off their training camp in Scotland.
Swansea City pair Kyle Joseph and Morgan Whittaker were included in Whoscored.com’s EFL under-21 team of the season so far, as both continue to impress on loan, while Jordon Garrick, Lewis Webb and Dan Williams have continued to pick up vital minutes.
Olivier Ntcham could make his World Cup debut as Cameroon begin their 2022 World Cup campaign when they face Switzerland at the Al Janoub Stadium later on Thursday.
Turning 26 might not be seen as a life-changing moment for many, but for Swansea City’s Ryan Manning his birthday during the off-season prompted a resolution for the season and the remainder of his career ahead.
Watch as Joe Allen, Ben Cabango and Ollie Cooper prepare to head to Qatar with Wales ahead of the World Cup.
There are also appearances from the likes of Connor Roberts and Joe Rodon ahead of the journey to the Qatar for Wales' first appearance at the global showpiece since 1958.
Head coach Russell Martin hopes Swansea City will once again benefit from the opportunity to work during an international break as the Championship pauses for the World Cup in Qatar.