Swansea City have begun pre‑season work, gathering at Fairwood on Monday while three regulars remain absent. The squad, overseen by Vitor Matos, will face a series of tests before the August curtain‑raiser. League standing: 11th in Championship, 64 pts, 18W-10D-18L from 46 games, recent form WDWLW.

Who is training and who is missing?

A video posted by the club shows Zan Vipotnik, Liam Cullen, Ben Cabango and Adam Idah taking part in drills. Returning loanees Bobby Wales and Filip Lissah also joined the group, with Lissah expected to earn a first‑team chance after a strong spell at Falkirk. New signings Moussa Yeo and Stephen Welsh introduced themselves, each expressing enthusiasm about the "lovely group" they are joining. Meanwhile, World Cup trio Eom Jisung, Cameron Burgess and Marko Stamenic have yet to report back from international duties.

Why does Ollie Cooper’s future matter?

Midfielder Ollie Cooper’s status remains uncertain. Matos hinted at a club‑internal discussion, saying, "We need to see what is best for him and best for the club." The uncertainty adds a layer of intrigue to the squad’s composition, especially as the Swans aim to improve on a season that saw them finish 11th with 57 goals scored and 59 conceded, leaving them 31 points behind leaders Coventry.

What does the pre‑season schedule look like?

The training camp will feature a mix of fitness work and tactical drills designed by Matos. The coaching staff plans to integrate the two new signings into the first‑team rhythm while monitoring the fitness of returning loanees. The schedule also includes friendly matches against lower‑league sides, offering a platform for fringe players like Cooper to showcase their abilities before any final decisions are made.

How will the squad shape up for the new campaign?

With three senior players still on holiday and Joel Ward out of contract, the Swans face a period of squad turnover. The club’s recruitment drive has already added Yeo and Welsh, and further additions could be on the horizon if preseason performances impress. Fans will be watching closely to see whether the missing stars return in time to help close the gap to the league leaders.

The next few weeks will determine whether Swansea City can turn a mid‑table finish into a push for promotion, or if the absences will leave them scrambling for consistency in the Championship.