Rival boss raves over Swansea City's Jurgen Klopp-ball but warns of looming problem

Blackburn boss Mowbray praised Swansea's high-pressing style after their 4-0 win, comparing it to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, but warned that direct-play teams may neutralise their approach.

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray hailed Swansea City as serious promotion contenders after his side suffered a 4-0 defeat at the Swansea.com Stadium, with Stephen Eustaquio, Joseph Opoku, Filip Lissah and Ross Stewart scoring.

Mowbray was impressed by Swansea's intensity and high-pressing game, which he compared to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool sides. He noted that Swansea manager Vitor Matos, who spent five years on Klopp's Anfield staff, has clearly brought those methods to South Wales. "There seemed to be three men closing every one of our players down," Mowbray said, adding that his side failed to execute their preparation for the press.

However, Mowbray warned that Swansea's style may not work against all opponents. He predicted that coaches in the Championship will study their approach and counter it with direct play, avoiding the press by playing long balls and targeting a big centre-forward. "It's great coaching, it's great philosophy, but there are coaches in this league who'll be watching," he said.