Zan Vipotnik has been backed to return to form for Swansea City, even though he is still not guaranteed a starting spot. Swansea lead the Championship after six games and face Southampton on Tuesday, but their top scorer from last season has yet to find the net in 2026-27. Vipotnik, 24, scored 23 league goals last term, but has only one league start this season with Adam Idah preferred. The latest chance came in the Welsh derby with Wrexham, where Vipotnik looked lively off the bench but could not beat Anthony Patterson.

Swansea boss Vitor Matos expressed calm, stating that scoring is simply a matter of time. There have been transfer questions, with Hull City's £10m bid rejected and former Wales striker Nathan Blake valuing Vipotnik at around £25m. Matos conceded the speculation and bench shift may have unsettled the player, but believes his contributions beyond goals remain strong.

With Ross Stewart injured for Tuesday's match, Matos was asked about reintroducing Vipotnik to the starting line-up but offered no commitment. Swansea welcome the return to form as they aim to prove their impressive start is no fluke, facing a Southampton side that Matos described as a proper contender for promotion.