Swansea City manager Garry Monk has made it clear that Nathan Dyer is still a vital part of his squad.
The speedy winger, 27, has not made it to the bench for the last three Swans outings which suggests to some that perhaps his time at the Liberty Stadium may be up.
However, Monk insists that there is still a place for Dyer who has simply been a victim of circumstance in recent times.
"These are very difficult decisions for me," Monk told the Press Association.
"Nathan had a fantastic start to the season, he had a little dip and then he came back a bit.
"He has probably been a bit more inconsistent but he has still contributed fantastically to the team. There are no problems whatsoever with Nathan.
"He is one who does deserve to be in match-day squads but unfortunately with the way things are sometimes that isn't always possible."
Monk added: "Nathan has contributed a lot this season, he is a fantastic player to work with and someone who is at a very good level.
"He is a big part of what I am doing here but there are moments within seasons where you miss out."
