Francesco Guidolin: Swansea tribute right for Hillsborough victims

Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin has prepared his players for an emotional afternoon as Liverpool play their first game on British soil since an inquest ruled the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster were unlawfully killed.

A minute's applause to commemorate the victims of the 1989 tragedy will be held before the Premier League game at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday, and some Swansea fans are planning to join Liverpool supporters in singing the club's anthem, 'You'll Never Walk Alone', after the idea received widespread support on social media.

"It is important to remember what happened," said Guidolin.

"There is a culture in the clubs to remember what happened in the past and that is good. What happened was terrible and I am happy that the truth has come out.

"I have spoken to my players about it [the occasion] and it is right to do a tribute on Sunday for the 96 people."

On the pitch, Swansea are hoping to confirm their Premier League status after successive heavy away defeats at Newcastle and Leicester left them stuck on the 40-point mark, which Norwich and Sunderland could yet both overhaul.

They might be helped by Liverpool's Europa League commitments, with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp ready to rotate his squad following Thursday night's 1-0 semi-final defeat at Villarreal.

The Swansea fixture comes just four days before Liverpool meet the Spaniards in the second leg at Anfield.

But Guidolin warned: "Liverpool can play the same in the Premier League and the Europa League as they are a big club with many important players.

"I remember the same situation when they played in the Europa League and then they played against Bournemouth in the Premier League a few days later.

"They played with many young players and won.

"They are not far from the top-four position, and Liverpool is a great club which can be focused on Swansea and Villarreal."