Speaking to BetVictor, the Sky Sports EFL pundit said the Swans’ new boss has already shown he can handle the intensity of the division despite arriving with little senior managerial experience.
Davies said the managerial merry‑go‑round that eventually brought Matos to Swansea was “weird”, revealing he’d heard the 36‑year‑old had been on Oxford’s radar before the Swans made their move.
Curtis Davies, speaking to BetVictor, said:
“Apparently, Vítor Matos was meant to go to Oxford and he was one they were keeping their eye on — but then he ended up going to Swansea. It’s really interesting to see that.”
Davies said he was particularly struck by Swansea’s performance against Wrexham, praising Matos’ flexibility and refusal to force a rigid style on the squad.
“When I watched the Swansea vs Wrexham game, the way he wanted to play football… the way he got to grips with the Championship was impressive. He wasn’t married to a style or insisting they had to play a certain way.”
The former Aston Villa and West Brom defender said Matos’ hunger and background made him a good fit for a club operating with financial limits.
“He’s a young manager who’s done his hard yards. He’ll be hungry for this opportunity. Swansea will have a ceiling in terms of budgets and players they can get in, so it’s about doing the best with the group he’s got.”
Davies also highlighted the challenge of stepping in after Alan Sheehan, who had been part of the coaching setup and knew the squad inside out.
“He took over from someone who knew the club and the players. So I think Vítor Matos has done really well stepping into the job at Swansea City.”
Matos, who arrived from Liga Portugal 2 club Marítimo, has been tasked with steadying the Swans after a turbulent period of managerial changes and inconsistent form.
