Idah 'needs love' to thrive at Swansea

Vitor Matos says Adam Idah "needs love" if he is to thrive at Swansea City and hopes the striker's late goal against Wrexham will prove to be a key moment in his spell at the Championship club.

Idah was in the right place to tap in a 90th-minute winner as Swansea claimed dramatic victory in their first league meeting with Wrexham in 22 years.

The goal came courtesy of an inexplicable double error from Wrexham keeper Arthur Okonkwo, whose fumble allowed Idah to prod home from a yard out.

It was just the third goal in 20 Swansea appearances – seven of which have been starts - for Idah following his £6m move from Celtic.

The 24-year-old celebrated by fist pumping in front of the home fans long after the final whistle, and Matos believes the goal could be pivotal.

"He's a really good kid who needs love and who needs to feel the backing of everyone," the Swansea head coach said.

"He knows that he has that inside of the club. He needs to create this connection with the fans.

"I think [the Wrexham game] was important and we're really happy to see what he brings in the future."

Swansea came from behind to beat the Red Dragons after an early own goal from Cameron Burgess.

Zan Vipotnik's deflected shot brought the Swans level 20 minutes from time before Idah took advantage of Okonkwo's howler.

"The team was high up the pitch. Sometimes that kind of situation happens," Matos added.

"It's more important that you are in the right position to take the reward and Adam did that.

"It was an important goal for Adam as well I think, to give him confidence coming off the bench and making an impact, so [I am] really happy for him and really happy for us."