Vipotnik's first Swans goal like 'air in his lungs'

Zan Vipotnik’s first Swansea City goal will have felt like “air in his lungs”, says head coach Luke Williams.

Swansea signed the Slovenia striker on a four-year contract earlier this month following the mutual termination of his contract with Bordeaux.

Vipotnik, 22, came off the bench on Saturday to score the third goal in Swansea’s 3-0 Championship win over Preston, converting Ronald’s cross from close range.

“It [scoring] is air in their lungs. These guys don't feel the same level of happiness until they hit the back of the net,” said Williams.

“This is why I'm really keen to try and provide these guys with these type of chances that they can thrive on to tap the ball in.

“Midfield players like to score screamers but a striker doesn't care if it just rolls over the line.

“I think if you ask any striker to score early and get a tap-in, it’s a dream for them. So I'm really pleased because I wanted him to score and I wanted him to score this type of goal.

“I want the strikers to feel like the team are going to try to penetrate the box, try to hit the ball across for them. Today, that was exactly what we got. It looks so easy but it’s a skill.”