Luke Williams insists Swansea City will not shy away from the challenge of travelling to face West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns this afternoon (3pm).
The Swans take on the Baggies looking to bounce back from the disappointment of the midweek Carabao Cup exit against Wycombe Wanderers, but also to extend their unbeaten run in the league to three games.
West Brom, meanwhile, have two wins and a draw from their first three Championship fixtures, having reached the play-offs last term.
But it is a test Williams and his players will be ready for.
“We know they are a very good side, and they have a really top manager who is going to be a Premier League manager in the near future,” said the Swans boss.
“It is going to be a really good test for us, but we will not shy away from the challenge and I expect us to make a really good performance away at West Brom.
“As I said in midweek there are certain things I will not accept in a performance, but we should remember that this group has shown it is full of intensity and aggression, and we need that again.”
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Carlos Corberan has next to know selection or injury problems ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Swansea.
Daryl Dike remains the long term absentee, while the imminent new signing Mikey Johnston could be a doubt with an eye injury.
Here is a quick glance at who’s in and who’s out:
Gary Diangana
The winger came on for a brief cameo at Stoke on his return from injury.
He went off with a shoulder injury, and judging by Corberan’s reaction in his post match press conference, it did not look good.
But it seems he has come out better than expected.
If he gets through training today then he will be in the squad tomorrow.
Daryl Dike
The striker has not played since February, where he ruptured his Achilles at Ipswich – the opposite leg to the previous occasion.
But Corberan confirmed Dike is in good spirits and making good progress, in some ways thanks to already coming through the rehab last time around.
This week the United States international joined in work with Albion’s physical staff having previously worked with the medical team. He will do this for about a month before the head coach said he can “integrate” with his colleagues come October, though the likelihood is it will be some time after that until he is ready for competitive action.
