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Swansea City: Zan Vipotnik hopes pressure is off after scoring
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Swansea City: Zan Vipotnik hopes pressure is off after scoring

Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik says he feels he is not doing his job well enough before ending his – and the team’s – long goal drought at Oxford.

The Slovenia international ended Swansea’s 563 minutes without scoring by netting in the first half of Saturday’s 2-1 win, his first goal since August 17.

Florian Bianchini then scored his first goal for the club, before Oxford pulled one back as Swansea worked hard for their first win in seven games.

“First of all, I was very happy for the team. We really deserved the victory,” Vipotnik said.

“The fans were incredible. We heard them almost the whole match. From the first minute to the 95th.

“And I was grateful to have scored. Of course, I felt pressure. As a striker, it’s not easy when the team doesn’t score and neither do I. It’s tough mentally. “

The Swans’ goals at Kassam Stadium were their first since their 1-1 home draw against Bristol City on September 29.

And that barren streak ended just one game shy of the club’s record, equaling six consecutive league appearances.

“We train every day to score goals (but) they weren’t there,” Vipotnik added.

“It’s difficult for me. I know my teammates want to give me the ball to score goals. That’s what I’m here for. I didn’t do my job well and I hope this goal helps the team and Me too.”

Vipotnik says he has struggled to adapt to life in the Championship following his summer move to Swansea.

The 22-year-old joined the Welsh club on a four-year contract following the mutual termination of his contract with French club Bordeaux.

Saturday’s goal was only his second for the club, ending a run of 11 league and cup matches without finding the net.

Vipotnik will be hoping he can now embark on a scoring run, starting with Tuesday’s home game against Watford, as he settles into life at Swansea.

“At the beginning, it’s always difficult to move from one country to another, because football is not the same in every country,” he said.

“Right now I’m feeling really good. I’ve been training well and hopefully this goal will help me settle in more. I hope to (continue) with this form.

“My family is happy here. We love being here, near the sea and the beaches, even if the rain and wind are strong.”

He also learns some stadium fan songs, but not Welsh songs like Hymns and Arias.

“Welsh is too difficult for me, I will do the English,” he added.