Swansea City are today awaiting the return of Ki Sung-Yueng from his long journey to Uzbekistan for South Koreas world cup qualifying game.

Speaking to the South Wales Evening Post Michael Laudrup says:

“With Ki, Kemy Agustien and Mark Gower in reserve we have a host of midfield options.”

“It’s important to have that competition,”

“I looked at the Swansea line-ups last year and the changes that were made.

“Over 38 games it was the same 14 or 15 players who played 90 per cent of the games. That’s difficult, even with no injuries.

“Unfortunately we have had some injuries already, but you always need competition.”

“In all three league games so far people have come on and made a difference,” he added.

“They come on fresh and they have 10, 15 or 25 minutes.

“That means there is no person who is certain of a place in the first XI, and that is good for the level of the team.”