Francesco Guidolin has no problem with Neil Taylor but Wales international has scrap on his hands to win back Swansea City place

Daily Mail | September 15, 2016

Swansea manager Francesco Guidolin insists he has no problem with Neil Taylor after replacing the Wales defender before half-time against Chelsea.

Taylor was the victim of a tactical decision after 42 minutes last Sunday as Guidolin abandoned his three centre backs experiment and reverted to a flat back four.

The 35-times capped international was visibly unhappy at the call, and could clearly be seen asking, 'Why now?' after taking his place in the Swansea dug-out.

Francesco Guidolin consoles Neil Taylor after replacing the defender early on against Chelsea

Wales international Taylor was plainly narked by the decision and told his manager just that

Guidolin says he apologised to Taylor but has given the left back no guarantee about his placeu00a0 — Guidolin says he apologised to Taylor but has given the left back no guarantee about his place

Guidolin said he later apologised to Taylor, but claimed the decision was essential after Swansea, 1-0 down at the time with Chelsea dominating, fought back to draw 2-2.