Gus Poyet warns Sunderland players of "nightmare" 48 hours ahead of Swansea game

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has warned his players they face a "nightmare" 48 hours as he looks to get his ideas across to them ahead of Saturday's clash with Swansea.

Poyet believes there is enough quality players at the club to help them get out of trouble, but admits those who grasp his style of playing quicker than the others will stay in the team. "I just ask them to believe and be really open minded in the beginning," continued Poyet. "They need to take it on board and to take it on board very quickly. Those who do it quickest stand a greater chance of playing. "It's about knowing about everything we need to do on the pitch, to commit to the cause and we need to do it quickly. That's the most difficult part. "It's difficult to talk about my style. But I try to make it easy for the players to go on to the pitch and feel comfortable, without excuses. "To go on to the pitch and perform to their best. There are no doubts on their mind. We have to make sure we use their strength. There are players with plenty of quality here."