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Burnley boss looks ahead to Saturday's visit to Yorkshire

2022-11-04T17:00:00.000Z

KOMPANY PREVIEWS BLADES CLASH

Burnley boss looks ahead to Saturday's visit to Yorkshire

2022-11-04T17:00:00.000Z

Burnley boss looks ahead to Saturday's visit to Yorkshire

Vincent Kompany knows his side will be in for a tough test on Saturday at Bramall Lane, as the Clarets take on Sheffield United live on Sky Sports.

The Blades, who currently sit third in the league table, are the Championship's second highest scorers behind Burnley and have conceded two less this campaign than Kompany's men.

But the Clarets chief believes it's a 'good game to play' for his team and one for the supporters to look forward to, after selling out another away allocation.

Kompany on Sheffield United:

"Every game I have watched from Sheffield United it has always been clear they have quality on the pitch.

"They have players who can decide a game, but also handle themselves in one-v-one situations, but it makes us a good game to play with.

"They also have a lot of experienced players, who will be able to handle the size of the occasion and the game and a team that is on a good run.

"We respect every opponent we come up against, but we also try not to focus too much on any differences in our preparation and we will have a good go to put a performance in."

Kompany on the quick turnaround:

"There are no complaints from me, I am sure the league will make sure that it happens to every team this season at least once and then it is fair, you have to be resilient and robust in this league.

"If we are able to play at our intensity then it will say a lot about our team and if not then this league is going to be tough and that is part of the game.

"Every team is in the same situation, playing lots of games in short succession and we just have to be ready for the next."

Kompany on the week ahead:

"Every week has been a big week. I think we are now in a game with Sheffield United, where they are in form and strong, it's an away game and won't be easy at their place.

"The big thing for me is to keep focus on progression. Tomorrow's game will not define whether we are a good team or not, it is how we approach each day and each game as a pack.

"I want to control habits of the team, rather than specifically saying we need to win this game, we need to win that game. We want to try and win every game and get better every game."

Kompany on moving on from Wednesday's late win against Rotherham:

"I've always been the same, don't believe the hype and don't believe the drama and that gives you a good starting point to stay grounded.

"It happens, enjoy it and it's an occasion that hasn't happened before in a long time for the club, it's worth going home with a smile on your face.

"But then the next day, the best way to get away from the emotion of it, is focussing on the next game and we started work on Sheffield United, which is our main priority now."

Kompany on Manuel Benson and his recent form:

"It is just for him to be able to have this level for 90 minutes, that is the next barrier we will try and pass with him, we are privileged at the moment with a front three that are firing on all cylinders

"We have to be a little bit patient to make sure that he can get if not 90 then 60 minutes, It is not necessarily about the start, because you can start a game but you don't need to finish it.

"He is adapting well and he has improved a lot already. There's so much potential with what he is able to do for the team."