Orlandi missed most of the second half of last season with an injury after signing for the Swans on transfer deadline day last August.<\/p>\n
And that ended a promising start to his time in South Wales and he now carries some high hopes from supporters into the new season.<\/p>\n
Offering some width on the left hand side, there is hope that Orlandi can provide the solution to a position that has so often left a void in the Swans side in recent years and there is enough to believe that he can surprise a few players with his performances this season.<\/p>\n
Speaking via the official web site, Orlandi said "This is my best ever pre-season, not just from the enjoyment side of things, but also the fitness side.<\/p>\n
"I really enjoyed the week in Sweden and to be back home in Spain for another week's work is fantastic.<\/p>\n
"It's a good group environment and everyone is working well together. It's hard work, but enjoyable – and that's the main thing.<\/p>\n
"After a disappointing season last year, I'm more determined to do well for myself and Swansea in the Championship.<\/p>\n
"I'm training hard every day and improving my fitness every day. Having sampled British football last season, I knew I had to build up my physical strength to be successful.<\/p>\n
"So while it was disappointing to pick up the knee injury, it gave me the chance to do a lot of work in the gym.<\/p>\n
"I've put on three or four kilos and physically I feel a lot better; ready for the demands of the British game.<\/p>\n
"I don't think the Swans fans saw the best of me last season and I'm determined to put that right in the Championship.<\/p>\n
"As we edged closer to the title and promotion last season, I started watching a lot more Championship football on the TV. I thought a lot about the great teams we would be playing and the stadiums we would be visiting.<\/p>\n
"Now I can't wait to get started.''<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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