The 17-year-old joined Swansea from Manchester City on deadline day after moving to the Etihad Stadium from Leicester City in a deal reported to be worth an initial £10 million. The loan was intended to give the England youth international an opportunity to gain senior experience, but he has yet to make a Swansea matchday squad.
Speaking to WalesOnline, Matos said Monga was available for selection but faced stiff competition in a squad enjoying a strong start to the Championship campaign.
“He's available, of course. But at the moment we've a really competitive squad. We need to make decisions regarding all the possibilities, to try to cover all scenarios on the bench as well, regarding how the game goes. So far Jeremy hasn't made the squad, but let's see.”
Matos confirmed Swansea remain in regular contact with City about the winger’s situation. The discussions leave the door open to a change of plan if Monga’s prospects of playing do not improve.
“We are in contact all the time, of course. There's a lot of things that when you have a player on loan you need to do and communicating is one of them. So there's a lot of communication and we are here with an open book about it.”
Asked directly whether City could bring Monga back in January, Matos would not commit either way.
“Let's see, we don't know.”
The Swansea coach stressed that the youngster still had time to establish himself and develop within a competitive squad.
“At the moment that's how the situation is and then he's trying to make steps. He's trying to compete. He's trying to improve in a competitive squad of course.
“I think there's still a lot of time. He's a really young player with a lot of potential, there's no doubt about that. That's why he's with City and played games with Leicester. But at the moment that's our squad so let's see for the future.”
Monga’s lack of involvement comes as Swansea have assembled a deep group of attacking options. Summer arrivals Moussa Yeo and Joseph Opoku have impressed, while established wide players are also competing for places.
For Matos, the immediate priority is selecting a squad capable of sustaining the club’s strong league form. For Monga, the next few months will be important in determining whether Swansea can provide the playing time his loan was meant to deliver.
A January recall remains only a possibility, not a confirmed plan, but the ongoing conversations between the clubs suggest his situation will be monitored closely.