Huddersfield Town are gearing up for a fresh challenge against Swansea City this weekend. The Terriers had a formidable start to this season but their last few performances weren’t up to the mark. David Wagner’s side performed extremely well in the Championship and expectations were sky high from the moment they entered the top tier.
They have so far implicated their strategy in a bit part way and the manager will have a chance to go for all three points against a struggling Swans at the Liberty Stadium. The home side will be banking on their crowd support as they come to the game on the back of two consecutive defeats at the hand of Watford and West Ham United.
The Terriers have shown the intent in the first few games and Wagner needs to pull out something special to steal all three points.
Predicted 4-2-3-1 Huddersfield Town Starting Lineup Against Swansea City
Defence
Jonas Lossl arrived at the Kirklees Stadium on loan from German outfit Mainz and has kept his position intact this season. The Danish international has been in good form and shouldn’t have a problem dealing with the Swansea attack.
The Terriers defence was badly exposed in the last match as Spurs humbled them 4-0 in the Premier League. Swansea is likely to provide a lesser discomfort but the defence needs to be at its best. Christopher Schindler has been a one-man pillar in the backline and will start in the centre of defence.
Zanka will be his preferred partner in the backline. Tom Smith will start in the right back position while Chris Lowe is destined for a start on the opposite side.
Midfield
Jonathan Hogg will have to match the tenacity of the game. Swansea have a spirited midfield lineup and Hogg needs to be very alert.
Aaron Mooy’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of a fairytale and he should continue in the middle of the pitch. He will have the responsibility to link the attack with the defence.
Attack
Barring the first match, the Terriers have been pretty goal shy and need to improve on their performances so far. Tom Ince had a few encouraging moments and he has to be consistent with his showings.
Abdelhamid Sabiri will start in the number 10. position and will be tasked with providing the through balls. Elias Kachunga should start on the right flank. Laurent Depoitre is likely to lead the attack.
Here is how they might line up:
