Burnley boss Vincent Kompany claims pressure ‘motivates’ him, as he looks forward to a new phase of the season with the Clarets after picking up just four points so far
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Burnley boss Vincent Kompany says he has the right character to deal with the stress of being bottom of the table.
Kompany was a serial winner as captain of Manchester City and led Burnley to the Championship title last season, but it’s a different story at the moment with The Clarets taking just four points from 12 games.
Ahead of Saturday’s match with West Ham at Turf Moor, the relaxed Belgian replied: ‘You’re asking the wrong person about feeling pressure.
‘I can handle pressure quite well. It seems like it almost motivates me even more.
“It feels like we’re entering a different phase of the season, that’s true, and all I can say is that I’m really looking forward to it.
Vincent Kompany says he has the character to deal with the stress when Burnley are bottom
He said every survival story he had heard had drama in it, but focused on revival in the season
“I just enjoy watching these guys train every day and seeing what they can do. All I want is for them to show it this weekend. So we’ll be fine, I’m sure.”
Burnley became the first top team in history to lose their first six home games in a season, but must correct that dismal record with Sheffield United also visiting after The Hammers.
Kompany is preparing for a battle until the end of the season to keep his team in the division.
‘I’ve spoken to managers who told me stories about how they survived. And none of those stories are easy,” he said.
“They all bring some kind of drama, some kind of revival throughout the season. And yes, we are really focused on that.
“Being a winner means being willing to make sacrifices, put in the work and be consistent. Throughout my career and life, I have only been a winner for one reason: how I behave during the week and how I cross that line, as a manager or as a player.’
Kompany is pleased that goalkeeper James Trafford kept a clean sheet for England Under-21s in midweek after a difficult start to his Premier League career. But striker Lyle Foster remains unavailable as his mental health wellbeing takes priority.
Burnley are bottom on goal difference despite Everton’s ten-point deduction, but are also just two points from safety, while Luton are in 17th with six points.
Kompany is pleased that James Trafford kept a clean sheet for England Under-21s in midweek