Michael Laudrup will bring his side back to the UK today and start the final preparations for their Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday knowing that he could be on the end of a Liverpool backlash.
Laudrup believes that after losing to West Brom on Monday night, they could face a Liverpool side with a point to prove as the Reds look to move back above the Swans in the league table.
Liverpool also crashed last night in Europe - losing the first leg of their Europa League tie 2-0 to Zenit St Petersburg and of course there is the small matter of the fact that the Swans ended their reign as League Cup holders at Anfield back in October.
“The fact that Liverpool lost to West Brom on Monday was a bad result for us because it means the Liverpool players will be even more motivated against us,” said Laudrup in Dubai.
“Plus I do not think they have forgotten our game in the Capital One Cup earlier in the season.
“But last Saturday our players showed that they were 100 per cent focused on QPR and not the final.
“I hope this will be repeated on Sunday – it has to be that way because otherwise it will be a very long afternoon at Anfield.”
Laudrup also hailed his side's trip to Dubai a success
“The break in Dubai has been good,” he said.
“It’s been nice to have a bit of sun on our backs and the grass pitches we are training on are excellent.
“I think the players really enjoying it and the combination of training and relaxation has been good.
“Chico is being treated several times every day.
“It will be very difficult for him to reach the cup final, but the physios are doing everything they can, so we will have to wait and see if he makes it. If Chico isn’t fit then I have three or four options to choose from.”