In a heartbreaking South Wales Derby defeat, Swansea City faced a crushing 3-0 loss with disastrous player ratings. The match, held at the Cardiff City Stadium, saw a disappointing performance from the Swansea team, with no one managing to make their mark on the game.
Lawrence Vigouroux received a rating of 5, as he couldn’t be solely blamed for the goals but did not have a standout performance. The defender Josh Key was rated a 4, showing resilience but lacking impact before being substituted. Harry Darling also received a 4, being partially at fault for the goals and appearing nervous throughout the game.
Ben Cabango, who scored a 5, displayed competitiveness but was occasionally sloppy in possession. Unfortunately, Josh Tymon struggled with pace and made a crucial mistake leading to a goal, resulting in a rating of 3. The team captain, Matt Grimes, received a 4 for being slow in possession and not showing his usual level of play.
Goncalo Franco was rated a 4, failing to make an impact in midfield, leaving Swansea lacking bite in the crucial area. Joe Allen scored a 5 for his effort but failed to maintain intensity and was later substituted. Ronald, with a low rating of 3, had an anonymous performance and was eventually substituted.
Eom Jisung managed a rating of 4, getting involved in build-up play but lacking quality in the final product. Liam Cullen, rated a 3, struggled to get into the game and was isolated throughout. The substitutes Zan Vipotnik, Florian Bianchini, Kyle Naughton, and Sam Parker had mixed performances but did not significantly impact the game.
The overall Swansea City team performance was disappointing, with players failing to make their mark on the match. Lack of intensity, poor decision-making, and individual errors contributed to their defeat in the South Wales Derby. The team will need to regroup and address these issues to bounce back in future matches. Fans will be hoping for a better performance in the upcoming games to regain momentum and pride in their team.