The grim Swansea City player ratings as defence put to…

The grim Swansea City player ratings as defence put to the sword at Burnley

Swansea City's four-game winning run was brought to an abrupt end by Burnley, who came away with a 4-0 victory at Turf Moor.

Here's how the Swans players rated:

STEVEN BENDA 4

Not helped by his defence for Burnley's three first-half goals. Great save to deny Josh Brownhill, but distribution was hit and miss in blustering conditions. Comfortably beaten by Jay Rodriguez for a second time in the second half.

NATHAN WOOD 4

Found the going tough on the right, with Burnley having so much joy on that side. Unlucky with Burnley's third after an interception.

KYLE NAUGHTON 4

Made a number of crucial clearances as Burnley improved following a slow start but couldn't help Swansea evade Burnley's press and get up the pitch often enough. Didn't get tight enough to Rodriguez for Burnley's fourth.

BEN CABANGO 4

Found the going incredibly tough in his battle with Nathan Tella and was booked in the first half. Sloppy pass in the build-up to Anass Zaroury's goal typified his torrid opening 45. Better after the restart and had a good chance to score.

JOEL LATIBEAUDIERE 4

As above, with Burnley having so much joy on that flank. Good enough in possession but beaten time and time again defensively.

JAY FULTON 4

Made stacks of tackles and was good on the ball early on but couldn't help his side gain control when Burnley got on top.

MATT GRIMES 5

On his 200th league outing, the captain looked the most likely to play a part in Swansea doing anything in attacking areas. The best of a poor bunch in fairness.

MATTY SORINOLA 4

Operating on the left, Sorinola wasn't able to offer too much in attack and struggled to contain Tella, earning a yellow card early on.

JOEL PIROE 3

Had Swansea's best chance in the first half but was well denied by Arijanet Muric. Very quiet after that as Burnley took over and needlessly red carded late on.

OLIVIER NTCHAM 4

Started well but found the going tough after that as Swansea struggled to play their way into promising positions. Withdrawn.

MICHAEL OBAFEMI 4

Remarkably isolated throughout and was limited to pressing from the front, such was the lack of service to him. Subbed.

Subs

Ollie Cooper (for Ntcham) - Barely had a sniff in attacking areas but worked hard defensively. 6

Liam Cullen (for Obafemi) - As above. 6

Fin Stevens (for Sorinola) - Helped to stem the tide as Swansea avoided conceding more following Piroe's red card. N/A

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