Lincoln City joint head coach Chris Cohen has described Swansea City as a 'top team' ahead of their Championship meeting this Saturday. Cohen's comments highlight the challenge facing his side as they host a Swansea team sitting second in the standings with 14 points from seven games.
"They're a top team," Cohen said, acknowledging the quality Swansea will bring to Sincil Bank. He pointed to the Swans' strong start to the campaign, noting their form has carried over impressively from the closing months of last season. Lincoln, who have won three consecutive 1-0 matches including a victory over Southampton, will aim to disrupt that momentum in the final fixtures before the international break.
Cohen believes his team can make life difficult for Swansea if they hit their flow. He recalled the tangible impact of fan support in their recent comeback, which will be needed again. "I remember the fans' backing from the Southampton game, the noise was incredible, absolutely incredible, even when we were 1-0 down," he said. That support played a major part in the momentum shift that led to Mikkel Ladefoged's goal.
For Swansea, the trip to Lincoln represents another test in a promising start. Their recent form reads three wins, one draw and one defeat from the last five, a sequence that includes a 3-1 home victory over Burnley last time out. Adam Idah, the club's top scorer this season with three goals, found the net in that win. Idah's contribution is reflected in the team's overall offensive stats.
Swansea will be without the sidelined Cameron Burgess and Josh Key for the encounter, with their absence noted on the club's injuries list. The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday as Russell Martin's side look to maintain their position near the summit of the Championship.
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