Swansea City boss Garry Monk defended his weakened line-up for their FA Cup defeat to Everton.

Monk backed his selection choices at Goodison Park and says that their hectic schedule leaves him with no option but to rotate his squad.

"When you have got seven games in 21 days, it is impossible to play the same 11 in every game," he said.

"I can only judge the boys on the week I have had and their attitude has been magnificent, every one. From the first day, I said everyone would play and I was true to my word.

"It is a squad game. Everyone seems to be amazed when there are rotations.

"With Europe, you have to have that rotation. Every side I pick is a team to try and win the game."