What actually is Swansea City's best XI as welcome questions raised all over

Swansea manager Vitor Matos has multiple options across the pitch, with debate over the optimal XI as the club sits sixth in the Championship after a strong start.

Swansea City have enjoyed their best league start in over a century but a run of three defeats in four has raised questions about their best team shape. Manager Vitor Matos has shown a willingness to rotate and adapt tactically, moving from a double-pivot midfield to a 4-3-3 formation in recent games.

Several positions are settled: Lawrence Vigouroux in goal, Josh Tymon, Ben Cabango and Stephen Welsh in defence. However, there is competition at right-back between Filip Lissah and Josh Key. In midfield, the partnership of Stephen Eustaquio and Marko Stamenic has looked most effective when available, though Jay Fulton and Goncalo Franco remain contenders.

Melker Widell is the current option in the number eight role, with Eom Jisung competing for the attacking midfield spot.

Out wide, Moussa Yeo, Joseph Opoku and Ronald provide options, while youngster Jeremy Monga awaits his debut opportunity. Up front, Zan Vipotnik, last season's Golden Boot winner, leads the attack. With West Bromwich Albion, Middlesbrough and Cardiff City coming up after the international break, Matos will need to settle on his best XI for the crucial run of fixtures.