KOMPANY PLEASED WITH RESILIENCE IN ROTHERHAM WIN

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Clarets boss proud of side’s character in second consecutive comeback victory

2022-11-02T23:34:11.636Z

KOMPANY PLEASED WITH RESILIENCE IN ROTHERHAM WIN

Clarets boss proud of side’s character in second consecutive comeback victory

2022-11-02T23:34:11.636Z

Clarets boss looking forward to first taste of derby day in dugout

Vincent Kompany was delighted with the character shown by his side to fight back and win 3-2 against Rotherham United at Turf Moor on Wednesday night.

The Clarets made it 17 games unbeaten, and four victories in a row, having twice come from behind before Halil Dervişoğlu snatched a winner in the 100th minute.

Kompany spoke to the media after the game, discussing his side’s resilience, their ability to keep going in tough moments, and Clarets fans getting their reward for sticking with the team throughout.

Kompany on the win:

“The important thing is that we kept just doing what we do, and we were really unlucky not to score more, but we were lucky that the goals came in the last minutes.

“We know it could’ve been a little bit earlier in the game if we’re honest, but we also know we’ve got to stay calm and keep doing it in front of goal.

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“It shows a bit of maturity in a group that’s coming together, and you’ve got to be able to look each other in the eyes during these moments, pull together, and stay calm.

“It all comes with experience, and once you’ve done it, there’s no reason to doubt you can do it again the next time you have to. It’s another good lesson for us.”

Kompany on the importance of his squad:

“You need the depth in quality otherwise you make substitutions, and they don’t change the game. It’s a team that’s fit, can run for 95 [minutes] and beyond, and it happens with experience.

“It’s crucial to have a bench you can rely on, you can trust, and your bench one day is not always the bench on another day so having a squad of players you can rely on is vital, especially with such a busy schedule.

“Like any other manager, I tell them it’s possible, but when you experience it for real then you start believing it. This experience is massive for us going forward.

Kompany on learning:

“It’s good for us to experience moments like this and for us to keep the belief. We’ve been leading most games and we were unlucky today not to score earlier, but this is football, and you don’t achieve anything without experiencing stuff like this.

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“Hopefully it might happen again later in the season when we can remember these moments to help us keep going."

Kompany on a crazy league:

“It’s the Championship, so every game is difficult. There’s no game you can be expected to win and our toughest games [so far] have probably been against teams who are nearer the bottom of the league now.

“Our most comfortable games have probably been against teams who are a little bit higher up, but that’s just the nature of the league.

“It’s the case for us, and the case for all other teams as well, I’m sure.”

Kompany on rewarding the fantastic Turf Moor support:

“It’s why you stay until the end of every single game. Football matches are played until the last second, and you get to experience times like tonight maybe once every 50 games.

“This time, for us, it was twice in one week, but it shows you get to experience moments if you hang in there and support the team. We’ve just got to keep the belief, and this can happen.”