entering a "key period" of the Premier League season,
starting against Stoke City.
Garry Monk has called for focus at Swansea City to ensure they
do not suffer another slump in Premier League form following
an international break.
After starting the campaign unbeaten in their opening four
league matches, Swansea saw their momentum ebb away
following September's round of international fixtures with
defeats to Watford and Southampton, as well as a League Cup
exit at Hull City.
That leaves Monk's side without a win since their 2-1 victory
over Manchester United in late August and the
Swansea manager is keen to halt that run when Stoke City travel
to the Liberty Stadium on Monday.
Five of Swansea's squad are returning to domestic action
having helped their respective countries secure places at Euro
2016, but Monk has demanded full focus on their domestic
form.
"It's important that the players put that [the international break]
to bed now and concentrate on their football here until the
summer and Euro 2016," he said. "I've spoken to them and they
are fully aware of that.
"It's a key period for us now. Every game is important but we
want to get better. All the players have come back from the
break fit and in good shape, and it will be great to have this
period together ahead of Monday.
"Stoke had an initial slow start to the season but they have
picked up in recent weeks. They signed a lot of quality players
in the summer and they have a strong squad.
"We had two good games against Stoke last season and we
enjoyed those battles. They have shown their quality in recent
weeks and we'll be expecting another tough game on Monday."
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