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Ian Mitchelmore

The dire Swansea City player ratings as wing-backs and Jamal Lowe struggle at Derby County

It was a difficult night for Swansea City against Derby County as they were far from their best in a 2-0 defeat.

FREDDIE WOODMAN 5

Nothing he could do about the opening Derby goal and got nowhere near Kamil Jozwiak's bullet strike.

KYLE NAUGHTON 5

Made a number of clearances as well as blocking a shot. Solid before being withdrawn at the break as Swansea went for broke.

RYAN BENNETT 6

Had a real tough battle with the likes of Martyn Waghorn and Krystian Bielik. Some important interventions and won plenty of other headers though.

MARC GUEHI 6

Didn't do too much wrong in truth. Decent on the ball and made a few clearances.

CONNOR ROBERTS 4

Was on the wrong side of Colin Kazim-Richards as the hosts took an early lead. Unable to carry a threat in attack and was uncharacteristically loose in possession.

KOREY SMITH 5

Very neat in possession, but not much else. Withdrawn late on.

JAY FULTON 4

After such a fine showing against Cardiff, the Scot struggled to stem the tide as Derby bossed proceedings. Subbed.

MATT GRIMES 5

Decent enough in possession, but was overran in midfield.

JAKE BIDWELL 4

Didn't track his man for Derby's opener and found the going very tough on the left flank. Hooked at the break.

ANDRE AYEW 4

Aside from a speculative volley in the opening half, the Swans' top scorer was unable to threaten. Booked for his troubles.

JAMAL LOWE 4

Too sloppy in possession and cut a frustrated figure as Swansea desperately struggled to get a grip on the game in the first half. Subbed on the hour mark.

Subs

Ryan Manning (for Bidwell) - Did well to ensure Derby had little joy on the Swans' left flank in the second half. 6

Kasey Palmer (for Naughton) - Carried a threat in Derby's half. 6

Yan Dhanda (for Fulton) - Injected some life into Swansea's attack. 6 - Star Man

Jordon Garrick (for Lowe) -Some decent moments as Swansea looked to push, although he couldn't make the killer impact. 6

Liam Cullen (for Smith) - Too late to make an impact. N/A

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