Paulo Sousa says things will be more difficult for his team this time around against Derby

The Swansea City manager was referring back to the game at the Liberty in November when the Swans were dominant from the first minute even though they had to wait until the 81st minute for Fede Bessone to grab the only goal of the game.

But with Derby a different proposition now, Sousa has told his team that they can expect a tougher test in the repeat fixture at Pride Park.

Speaking via the club's official website he said "It will be much tougher than it was when we played them at the Liberty

"They are a difficult team in this moment, after the winter break they reinforced their team - they are stronger, better organised, more aggressive and show good quality, it will be a great game for both teams.

"But hopefully in the end we can get what we want, and what we prepared for all week, and that's getting the three points.

"We need to keep going with the same enthusiasm and happiness because we are a strong side, always consistent, well organised, very difficult to beat and we will go into every remaining game full of confidence."

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