Oakley Expecting A Different Challenge
Matt Oakley expects the Swans to be a different proposition to the side that Leicester have beaten twice this season
Oakley and his Leicester team mates will come face to face with Swansea City for the third time this season at the Liberty on Saturday when the Swans return to league action after an almost three week absence.
And with two victories over the Swans under their belts this season, Oakley believes that he can see the reason why the Swans have not been able to turn a lead into a win on both previous meetings.
But he also recognises that this time around the Swans will be a different challenge for his promotion chasing team as he told the Western Mail “Their manager will be disappointed losing to us twice
“And he will be looking to put it right. Maybe they don’t have to play as much and try to be more direct.
“They had a lot of possession, but didn’t hurt us and the game is about scoring goals.”
But Oakley did add a word of warning for his own team-mates.
He said: “They are strong at home and have won a lot of games there.
“They are a good passing and attacking team and we have to be on our guard.”
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