Swansea City is sitting top of the Championship right now, and if you haven’t been paying attention, you’re missing out on a squad that’s absolutely cooking. They just clawed their way back from being down 1-0 to beat Norwich, proving once again that they just don’t know how to panic, even when things look rough.
“Humility” Is Just Another Word For Relentless At Swansea.com Stadium
Club skipper Ben Cabango, who’s been an absolute rock, is crediting boss Vitor Matos’s whole philosophy for this squad’s swagger. “The main thing is we can feel real togetherness and the character,” Cabango said, and you can practically feel that energy coming through the screen. Think about it: they’ve come back from 1-0 down *three times* this season. Three times! That’s not luck, that’s pure grit and belief. “I don’t think there’s ever any panic when we do go one-nil down,” he added. That’s the mentality of a team that knows they’re for real.
They’ve only dropped one game all season, a tough road trip to Southampton. At home, they’re practically invincible with three wins and two draws. Cabango is clear on where that comes from, too: “There’s real belief right now in the squad, and we’re playing with that confidence, aggression, like constantly, and that comes from the gaffer.” Matos isn’t letting them get ahead of themselves, either. “Every game, he’s always saying ‘treat the next game like the cup final’ and we don’t look too far ahead,” Cabango shared. It’s a humble squad, sure, but a humble squad that’s tearing up the league because they’re pushing to get better every single day. Even legendary manager John Toshack was in the stands for the Norwich comeback. The excitement among the fans for this promotion race is real, and Cabango feels it, too. “We’ve had a real good start. It’s given us a great platform to build off, and we’ve just got to carry on.”
Cabango’s International Confidence Is Fueling The Club
If you’re wondering where some of that individual confidence comes from, look no further than Cabango’s recent stint with Wales. He just got back from intense Nations League duty, which included tough matchups against Portugal and Denmark, plus snagging a win against Norway. And get this: Cabango earned serious praise for how he shut down none other than Erling Haaland during that Norway game. Talk about a confidence boost! “Four games in two weeks is always going to be hard, and playing against the opposition, you do, it’s really intense,” he said, and you know that kind of experience only makes a player sharper. He came back feeling “confident,” and you could see it. He even believes the team shook off some “rustiness” from the international break against Norwich, showing just how quickly they can adapt.
Next up, Swansea faces a demanding week. They head to Millwall on Tuesday, which Cabango expects to be a “physical game” with “set pieces, the long balls.” It’s going to be a “tough test and a different one to today,” but you know they’ll be ready. Then they come home to host third-placed West Ham on Saturday. Two massive games that could really define their early season momentum. Can they keep that humble, confident aggression going? You better believe it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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