Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup is surprised by talk of tension between himself and the players.

Laudrup admits he was surprised by the reports but is focused on pushing forward with the Welsh club, currently without a win in the Premier League since August 25th.

"I am a little surprised by today's story," said the manager. "I've said from the very first day I arrived here that my door is always open.

"There will always be some players disappointed if they are not playing, but that's the same at any football club. Perhaps yesterday's story is a result of that.

"But we will never let these types of stories unsettle us and will continue to push this club forward."