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Clarets chief looks ahead to busy weekend

2023-04-06T13:33:16.873Z

KOMPANY EXCITED FOR EASTER DOUBLE HEADER

Clarets chief looks ahead to busy weekend

2023-04-06T13:33:16.873Z

Clarets chief looks ahead to busy weekend

Manager Vincent Kompany admits he is 'excited' ahead of this weekend's Sky Bet Championship visit to Middlesbrough before hosting Sheffield United on Easter Monday.

The Clarets travel to Teesside on Friday night where a victory would see Burnley promoted, if Luton are to draw or lose against Millwall in the earlier lunchtime kick-off.

Ahead of the clash at the Riverside Stadium, Kompany believes that playing third-placed Middlesbrough and second-placed Sheffield United in just four days is a great test for his side.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, the Burnley boss said: "I'm excited. It's the two toughest games we could have in this division.

"We couldn't have asked for two better games to test ourselves in and I think the players are looking forward to it as myself and the coaching staff are and hopefully the fans as well.

"Middlesbrough are a great side with a strong attacking threat, as are Sheffield United so it's going to be two tough matches for us over a quick period.

“We knew that this week was the last real clear week we were going to get and now it’s back to Championship fixtures.

"We’re used to having to adapt the squad every now and then so I do expect that we’ll have to use more players again, but first thing’s first, we’ve got the game on Friday and after that we’ll assess and see what we need to do for Monday.”

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Heading into the final nine games of the season, the Clarets currently sit top of the Sky Bet Championship table, 17 points ahead of Middlesbrough and 11 points in front of Sheffield United.

Despite automatic promotion being up for grabs on Friday night if the Hatters drop points at Millwall, Kompany insists he won't be distracted from the outside noise and preparation is as normal leading up to Boro.

Kompany said: "We’re not there yet. I'm fortunate I find it easy to not get sucked into the outside noise.

"Its a long cycle, we’re still at the beginning of a cycle in my head still trying to improve the team and training session.

"Whether we win or lose tomorrow, the team will give their all as they always do and preparation will be as normal it doesn’t change."

Only eight members of the current Clarets squad were part of the team that were relegated from the top-flight last season, but Kompany explains that it can be used to the team's advantage to thrive this season.

"I think a few of the players from last season still live with the pain of the relegation. It still lives in the building, it's not a pain we turn a blind eye to and we actually use it to our advantage.

"It pushes us that extra yard sometimes and every game they want to prove the belong in the higher leagues."