We can achieve great things - Swansea City's Jonathan de Guzman
JONATHAN de Guzman believes Swansea City’s performance against the Premier League champions proves they can achieve something special this season.
Swansea lost 1-0 to Manchester City despite producing a superb display at the Etihad Stadium.
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Jonathan De Guzman
City barely had a clear-cut chance but managed to break the deadlock with a piece of individual brilliance from Carlos Tevez.
That was harsh on Swansea, who created and missed opportunities of their own.
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But de Guzman was in upbeat mood, claiming Saturday’s impressive showing is a sign of success to come.
“We were so close yet so far. I think we went close with a number of chances we created,” he said.
“We showed everyone that we can play football, it wasn’t just a good couple of weeks at the beginning of the season.
“If we continue like this, I think we can do very well in the league.
“If we can bring the same attitude to other matches and through the whole season, we’ll go very far as a team.
“This is a disappointing result for us. I thought we could have at least got a point, but that’s football.”
City were interested in signing de Guzman when he played in Holland, but the move never materialised.
On Saturday the Canadian provided glimpses of why he caught their eye with arguably his best performance in a Swansea shirt.
“At the time Feyenoord wanted a bit more money and they took someone else in the end,” said de Guzman.
“It’s something I don’t really think about. It went very fast.
“I’m happy at Swansea, I’ve been welcomed by the players and the fans. I wanted to play in the Premier League so I’m happy.
“Saturday was my best game. It’s always about adaptation with a new team and new players. Even on Saturday I was playing in a different position.
“There’s more to come from me.”
Swansea will need to repeat the high standards set in Manchester when they face Liverpool and Chelsea this week.
Laudrup’s side travel to Anfield for a Capital One clash on Wednesday before Chelsea visit three days later.
“If we can bring this momentum to the upcoming matches and the whole season, I think we can go very far,” said de Guzman.
“We’re developing into a unit. It takes a bit of time with a new manager and this is only our second year in the Premier League.
“There’s a lot of pressure in the second year.
“In the first year no-one really looked at Swansea but they set a high standard finishing 11th and doing a very good job.
“Now teams are watching out for us.
“There’s a good feeling in the squad at the moment.
“In training everyone pushes each other and it’s difficult for the manager to pick his best 11.”
Swansea will be reunited with former boss Brendan Rodgers on Wednesday.
The Northern Irishman moved to Anfield before de Guzman arrived in South Wales. But the 25-year-old has heard plenty about Michael Laudrup’s predecessor.
“The Capital One Cup is a tournament in which you can go very far and it’s a chance for us to mould as a team and get results against big clubs,” added de Guzman.
“I’ve heard great things about Brendan Rodgers from players and the fans.
“It will be a good match against a good team. It’s Liverpool, I think everyone is looking forward to it.”
Comments
by DanEGraig
Monday, October 29 2012, 9:05PM
“I think we are getting somewhere now, just wish we could convert more chances. NB. Leroy Lita has found some form and is getting rave reviews on loan, could this be an answer ? As for the next game, I think our guys should let byegones be bygones and ML should take out Brendan, Joe and Borini out for ten pints and a slap up curry. Before the match of course..”
by daiswan
Monday, October 29 2012, 8:09PM
“Couldn't get to the game so coughed up for ESPN at the last minute - well worth it. Swans were superb. This is a far better side than the end of last season, have no doubt about that!The whole squad can deliver! So stick together boys and we will surprise a lot of people - again!! All the post match comments on all channels revolved around Man City and that's ok because we will shock a few people! Gutted about Vorm and worried Michu will get a yellow in Anfield and miss Chelsea. But Laudrup and Curtis etc etc are doing great. Here's wishing Tremell all the best - big job on but he's a big guy and he can do the business! Get behind him from the off on Sat! Who are we!! See you in Anfield!”
by muffinman235
Monday, October 29 2012, 7:09PM
“The Swans are not the side they were last season, and that fluent passing style under BR is a distant memory, but that said ML has stepped into big shoes and we are going through a transitional period where he is trying to build a team that can compete against anyone in the PL. It's difficult, and we have to turn the Liberty Stadium into a fortress and make sure we either win or at the least draw at home and we will be stay up. God forbid we go down and Kaardiff come up. We can't get a mention on the radio or the media now, so imagine if they come up.. Haddock for once you have talked some sense, it's usually tosh you spout but you must have had a "Baldrick moment" like that moron off Black Adder!! with your comment. Unfortunately i don't agree that Tremmel is a very good PL goalkeeper, and has had limited match play, this makes him a weak link when we face Chelsea at home this weekend.”
by Hadoken642
Monday, October 29 2012, 5:16PM
“I dont think tremell is as quite as good as Vorm so we cant rely on him quite as much, but I think with ML playing michu on his own up front, we have suddenly become stronger in terms of defense and midfield and I hope he continues to experiment around the concept of that.
That will help Tremell out, of course he is still a very good keeper and has not had a lot of time to shine, its just vorm is mostly superb.
We just need to hope that Michu stays fit, so I hope he is not over worked.”
by morton1947
Monday, October 29 2012, 3:06PM
“Agree with the cmments on here but our problem is that we must sustain this form and be consistent and if we can we will soar up the league . . . Big tests ahead now without Vorm but Tremmel has to step up and be counted in the squad. We have to get behind them as we have as fans all season and hopefully the team will start to blend as it is showing signs of already.”
by Hadoken12312
Monday, October 29 2012, 2:33PM
“I noticed that too, there is hardly any coverage on the radio on the BBC site either.
Mind you with BBC wales being based in cardiff its obvious why. It must be painful to see swansea doing so well for them.
Thing is, the more you do that to someone, the more determined it makes them to grown, so keep it up, and we will keep progressing.
Forget the daily mail and bbc, millions are watching us around the world.”
by kellers27
Monday, October 29 2012, 2:11PM
“It's ok leave them talk about all the other clubs we will keep our head down and do our thing.”
by abertawejack
Monday, October 29 2012, 1:48PM
“I saw MOTD I wasn't duly impressed with their lack lustre commenting, GL did look impressed with Swansea, but the one sided discussion was all about Man City! Swansea City looked really good and deserved a lot more accolade, considering how much the two teams are worth in comparison. I was really chuffed with our teams performance and felt for Vorm, with his 100% efforts yet again. The daily mail (back page) showed a photo of Mun city player crocked, with nothing about our Vorm until you read the sports supplement: Now though comes the hard part, yes we expected injuries but our Vorm would have been the last man to pin point, never the less we are still a Premier League side with Premier League players giving their all: You did yourselves proud lads nearly napped a point or three, that close you were. Thank you for your awesome team and individual skills, really appreciated here. C'MON U SWANS..YYYEEEHHHAAA”
by GorsseinonJoe
Monday, October 29 2012, 12:46PM
“I didn't see the game but I thought that Match of the Day could not get away from Swansea's part in the match quick enough. Talk about "poor match" etc. did not alter the fact that the highlights showed one Man City effort, the goal. Swansea by all accounts disrupted, passed and had more opportunity to take the match.
Well done the Swans, take heart and there will be better days to come.”