Jordan assumes leadership duty under new Swansea manager

Swansea City striker Jordan Ayew says new manager Carlos Carvalhal has tasked him with taking up leadership duties in their fight to beat relegation in the Premier League.

Following Matt Moore Jersey a poor start to the season, the Jack Army currently sit bottom of the table, a situation that prompted the recent appointment of Carvalhal as replacement for the misfiring Paul Clement.

The Portuguese's introduction looked like a masterstrokeon Saturdayas in his first game. He masterminded a pricele s 2-1 away victory over Adrian Beltre Jersey Watford - a match in which Ayew registered an 86th minute equaliser.

"The gaffer Carvalhal came in and asked me to be the leader in the dre sing room," the Ghana forward told BBC Sport.

"I try to do that, I try to show it Emmanuel Clase Jersey on the pitch as well as with my running, with my commitment, with my fighting spirit and that's what I try to do now.

"I don't like to lose because Scott Heineman Jersey I think I can do much more, I can give more to the team."

Jordan then shed lighton Saturday'sdramatic comeback win.

"It's a ma sive feeling," said the 26-year-old.

"It was incredible that we got rewarded because we really worked hard. Ivan Rodriguez Jersey It's a good step forward.

"The manager told us to do the basic things. He said if you don't run you come and sit down next to me on the bench .

"I don't like to lose because I think I can do much more, I can give more to the team. "

Swansea next host Tottenham Hotspuron Hunter Pence Jersey Tuesday.

Jordan'sSaturdaystrike took his season goal tally to three in the topflight.

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