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Defender reflects on Man United Turf Moor clash

2023-09-25T11:45:00.000Z

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Defender reflects on Man United Turf Moor clash

2023-09-25T11:45:00.000Z

Defender reflects on Man United Turf Moor clash

Ameen Al-Dakhil described coming up against Manchester United at a sold-out Turf Moor on Saturday night as 'a dream come true' for the young Belgian defender.

Despite suffering a narrow 1-0 loss to the Red Devils, Al-Dakhil put in an impressive performance in Claret & Blue and believes that positive results are nearing.

Speaking post-match to Clarets+, the 21-year-old centre-back discussed the promising performance shown against the Reds and the dream of playing every week in the Premier League.

Al-Dakhil, who has started all five opening league fixtures for the Clarets, said:“I think we played well today. We kept the ball; we created some chances but unfortunately, we didn’t score but I think if we continue playing like this results will come.

“It’s special to play here at Turf Moor in front of all the fans. It’s a fantastic night to play football and the atmosphere was amazing all night.

“I hope that and I know we will get better. We are performing now, at first it was a little bit hard but now we are doing better and playing better overall.

Defender looks ahead to Tuesday's Luton clash

“I would say it’s a dream for me to be here. It was always a dream to play in the Premier League and I am living my dream now and it’s fantastic.

“I have to enjoy every single moment going forward, in training and in matches and keep improving."

Al-Dakhil added: “I have developed a lot already. Playing for a team like Burnley in the Premier League, it’s fantastic.

“We have a coach who loves to play football and I am the same, I like to play, We take a lot of risks the way we play.

“Today we showed what we are capable of and that we can do a lot. We are a big team and can keep getting better and performing."

AL-DAKHIL HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESSION AHEAD OF LUTON VISIT - Image 1

Burnley's fixture schedule has ramped up over the next couple of weeks, with a Tuesday night trip to Salford this week in the Carabao Cup followed by a visit to St James' Park on Saturday in the league.

The Clarets then travel to Luton Town next Tuesday before hosting Chelsea at Turf Moor and Al-Dakhil is excited by the prospect of a busy fixture schedule and says he would play every day if he could!

The defender said: “It’s our job! I love to play matches. I enjoy it and look forward to them all. If I could i play every day, then I would!

“The big games keep on coming. We have Tuesday first which we have to be ready for, it doesn’t matter if they aren’t in the Premier League.

“I grew up watching these type of games and stadiums on tv as a kid and now I’m playing them and I hope we can get three points."