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Here comes the boss for today's pre-Swansea press conference:
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DF: We've had lots of question marks over the last few days. Todd Cantwell hasn't been on the training pitch with us, not sure if he will train today. Same with Lukas Rupp and Przeymslaw Placheta. Gibson, Sorensen and Stiepermann all have problems as well.

DF: Jacob or Ben haven't played for a while and they've now had some issues since playing a lot.
It's tricky at the moment. We have an important game tomorrow so I don't want to moan too much.

DF: Xavi hasn't trained the last two days, 90% he's also out for tomorrow.

DF: Ben Gibson could play at left-back for a few minutes but I don't see him playing 90 minutes there. It's not an option to play him out wide at the moment.

DF: There are topics Skipp and Rupp could improve but they've done very well. In the last game, they were fantastic. They gave us defensive stability and Lukas had many shots on goal. They play deeper roles and have given us a good base to work from.

DF: We have other options here. Kenny McLean has had to be patient recently, but has made a good impact. Alex Tettey is still absolutely important for us, Jacob Sorensen as well in that position.

DF: It's the spotlight game of the weekend. Swansea were in the top six last season and it's second v third. It's one of our biggest opponents so far. It's difficult to beat them, they have good quality and spirit.

DF: I'm full of respect for what they've done there, they are one of the favourites for promotion.

DF: I've never met Steve but I've followed what they've done closely in the last few years. They are growing and it's no surprise they are where they are. They have good young players but also well-experienced players like Andre Ayew.

DF: Ayew is a key player for them. We need to control him but also their other strengths. They have quality players in the offence as well. We have to be pretty, pretty aware of their style.

DF: In the last few games, we've got into some really good positions. We aren't going to create 27 shots tomorrow so we have to be clinical and focused.

DF: No matter what position we are in, you have to be clinical against such a good defensive side. We know we have to be switched on and pretty brutal in the final third.

DF: Some teams have developed into this passing style direction, like Millwall and Swansea. In general, I feel we are dominating games, even against possession-based sides like Brentford. But we want to be efficient - we dominate the ball to win games, rather than top possession tables. We know there'll be periods tomorrow when they will be good in possession - we have to find good balance tomorrow.

DF: We are pretty strict in our processes and protocols. It's difficult at the moment to make the right decisions. We're still allowed to do our job but to play without supporters is difficult from a financial point of view.
If I'm honest, we have to be careful we don't head in the wrong direction. The workload around the world has been reduced but for the players on international duty, the workload increases. Some players are having to play three games next week, also in high-risk areas.

DF: There are lots of friendlies. The nations want to earn some money but it's hard to accept. The players are very fit but I'm not sure all these games is good for the quality of the game.

DF: We are very successful at the moment so I think I'm allowed to speak on this topic.

DF: I'm really not sure if we're heading in the right direction. I can't tell you who is available because we've had so many games.

DF: Jordan Hugill is different to our other strikers. He was not on the pitch in each and every minute in the last few games but he's very important for us. He's great for the group, he's a great lad.

DF: I'm very happy with him. He's still unbelievably important for the group.

DF: Teemu is still one of the best strikers in the country, and for our style he's the best striker in the league.
Some of the top teams rely on their strikers and we rely on his strength a lot. But we have many players who are capable to score goals and make assists.
It's important for us he continues to perform but it's good that we have more players who can score and contribute.

DF: It felt harsh on Adam to miss three games. He didn't cause any big injury, he was just too naive and emotional. But these are the rules. He learned a lot out of this.

DF: It's good that we have his power and dynamism back. He's trained well and has a good chance to be back in the squad tomorrow.

DF: Even my injured lads and players who aren't available, they are always involved whenever possible.

DF: The players who aren't on international can relax and recover. But all the players who will play, they have to go away and play.

DF: It's a privilege to be an international. I hope they come back fine and well.

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That's all from the City boss. All the pre-match build-up to come at canaries.co.uk.

Posted By: DrDublin, Nov 6, 14:23:12