O'Brien ready to bring 'fight' Swansea crave
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Lewis O'Brien believes he can bring the "fight" Luke Williams is calling for after joining Swansea City on loan from Nottingham Forest.
The Swans were determined to bolster their midfield options after selling former captain Matt Grimes to Championship rivals Coventry City in the final week of the winter transfer window.
And O'Brien - who has had loan spells with DC United, Middlesbrough and Los Angeles since joining Forest from Huddersfield Town in 2022 - feels he is ready to be thrust straight into action in the second tier.
"I am really excited to be here. It was a chance for me to come back to the Championship," said O'Brien.
"I spoke with the gaffer and he outlined the way the team plays and also spoke about wanting a player who is ready to fight.
"I have played in a number of different competitions and leagues, and I feel I have taken a bit from all those experiences. I hope the fans will be able to see that when I start playing.
"It's a tough league so you need that fight and aggression to be able to compete.
"I feel like my energy levels are a big part of my game, I can play 90 minutes at the same level of intensity and I think that helps, especially in the latter stages of games.
"I also think I bring composure on the ball, my ability read the play in defensive moments can be good attribute to have too."
O'Brien is no stranger to the Swansea.com Stadium having previously played at the home of his new club with Huddersfield.
"I have some memories of playing against Swansea," added the 26-year-old.
"I can remember one game against Swansea in particular where we were 2-0 down in no time at all, but the one that stands out would be that game where I scored for Huddersfield.
"I do know what a hostile atmosphere it can be here, the fans really get behind the team and I cannot wait to play in front of them.
"I hope this can be a positive time for myself and for the club. I hope I can push Swansea into a good position in the league. Like I say, I cannot wait to get going."
