Matos' Swansea like Klopp's Liverpool - Mowbray

Mowbray praised Swansea's intensity after their 4-0 win, comparing Matos' tactical approach to Klopp's Liverpool pressing style.

Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray drew parallels between Swansea City's performance and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool after his side's 4-0 defeat at the Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday. Mowbray, who previously faced Klopp's Liverpool during the Covid period, said Swansea's "amazingly good" intensity reminded him of those encounters, with three Blackburn players constantly swarmed by Swansea defenders.

Swansea, managed by Vitor Matos since November, dominated the match with goals from Stephen Eustaquio, Joseph Opoku, and Filip Lissah in the first half, before Ross Stewart added a fourth after the break. The victory leaves Swansea second in the Championship with 26 points from 13 games.

Mowbray acknowledged Matos' "great coaching" and "great philosophy" but warned that other teams in the league will adapt to counter Swansea's high-pressing approach. He suggested coaches will study their tactics and avoid playing out from the back, instead opting for long goal-kicks and direct play. Mowbray also admitted his own team failed to adapt despite preparing a game plan, struggling against Swansea's intensity and giving them opportunities to exploit their pressing strength.