And so Lee Trundle is back. After missing out all of Swansea's pre-season fixtures and the first three League Two meetings of 2004, Lee Trundle came off of the bench looking fitter and sharper than supporters have seen for some time. The striker proved that he is ready for first team action with a vibrant 35-minute display, that included a crucial goal and had the Cheltenham defence in chaos. But has the return on League Two's most well known player caused Jackett a selection headache ahead of Tuesday's League Cup first round clash at QPR?
With the absence of Lee Trundle, it seems apparent that Kenny Jackett would probably have selected a 4-5-1 formation for Swansea's trip to Loftus Road on Tuesday. With one lone striker and possibly a player such as Forbes or Fisken filling the other role in midfield, Jackett would have attempted to hit QPR on the counter attack due to the higher league status of his opponents. This is a formation that Jackett has tested a couple of times but may now be forced to change his mind.
The return of Swansea's "golden boy" Lee Trundle may well force Jackett to scrap his plans and opt for a more attack-minded side. This all depends on whether or not Jackett is willing to take the risk of sacrificing a midfielder for a forward and playing a system not too dissimilar to that of Saturday's draw with Cheltenham. Of course, there are other options, with fans suggesting a role for Trundle on the left wing, or indeed in a position just behind a lone striker.
Many fans are waiting to see whether or not Jackett will decide to go for broke and select Trundle in Tuesday's return to his old club. One thing is for sure, with or without Lee Trundle, Swansea fans probably won't care as long as the result is the right one.
With the absence of Lee Trundle, it seems apparent that Kenny Jackett would probably have selected a 4-5-1 formation for Swansea's trip to Loftus Road on Tuesday. With one lone striker and possibly a player such as Forbes or Fisken filling the other role in midfield, Jackett would have attempted to hit QPR on the counter attack due to the higher league status of his opponents. This is a formation that Jackett has tested a couple of times but may now be forced to change his mind.
The return of Swansea's "golden boy" Lee Trundle may well force Jackett to scrap his plans and opt for a more attack-minded side. This all depends on whether or not Jackett is willing to take the risk of sacrificing a midfielder for a forward and playing a system not too dissimilar to that of Saturday's draw with Cheltenham. Of course, there are other options, with fans suggesting a role for Trundle on the left wing, or indeed in a position just behind a lone striker.
Many fans are waiting to see whether or not Jackett will decide to go for broke and select Trundle in Tuesday's return to his old club. One thing is for sure, with or without Lee Trundle, Swansea fans probably won't care as long as the result is the right one.