[ 2015-11-21 ]

Andre Ayew

Swansea will assess the fitness level of Andre Ayew ahead of Bournemouth clash
Swansea will be looking to lift some of the
pressure on manager Garry Monk when they host
fellow strugglers Bournemouth at the Liberty.

The Swans have endured a difficult spell since
beating Manchester United in late August, taking
just five points from the last 24 on offer.

That has led to speculation that Monk's job could
be under threat, although he said this week that
he has not received an ultimatum from chairman Huw
Jenkins.

Anything other than a win against Bournemouth
would increase the pressure on Monk, though, as
the Cherries have taken just one point from their
last six matches.

Eddie Howe insists they will not change their
style of play but results need to improve if they
are to avoid an immediate return to the
Championship.

A 1-0 home defeat to Newcastle last time out saw
the Cherries slip into the bottom three and they
face Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal in
their next six.

Team news:

Swansea have a fully-fit squad although Monk will
assess how Andre Ayew, Ki Sung-yueng and Jefferson
Montero have recovered from international duty
after being involved in World Cup qualifiers in
Africa, Asia and South America.

Leon Britton, Wayne Routledge and Eder could all
be considered for first-team places.

Glenn Murray makes his return from injury for
Bournemouth after being substituted at half-time
against Southampton and not featuring against
Newcastle.

Mark Pugh is also available to return to the squad
following a knock but Howe is still without Tyrone
Mings (knee), Max Gradel (knee), Callum Wilson
(knee), Christian Atsu (shin) and Tommy Elphick
(ankle).

Source - Ghanasoccer

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