Swans' Cullen 'a winner' whatever the role
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Boss Vitor Matos believes Liam Cullen has the right mindset to make a difference for Swansea City – whether as a starter or substitute.
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The Wales international came off the bench to score his fifth goal of the season in Saturday's 2-0 Championship win against Stoke City, a terrific lob from almost halfway in added time.
Cullen also levelled in the closing stages of the draw against Preston at the end of February when he was a substitute.
The 26-year-old has started 14 of 33 appearances for the Swans in 2025-26.
"He's a really good option," said Matos. "Of course, he's not always happy that he needs to come off the bench to score but he has a top mentality.
"He is a winner, he wants to compete, play, score, assist and be influential. He is one of the most important players in the squad, I'm just lucky to have him in my dressing room and I like him a lot."
Matos is pleased that Cullen is not content with his number of starts, and thrilled by what the forward does whatever his role.
"He's always frustrated because he always wants to make an impact, and he wants to make an impact if he has five minutes or 95," added the head coach.
"That's the mindset you need to have and I just love that, it's the mentality we want in the squad because it's a long, long season with short time between games."