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Clarets boss looks ahead to Carabao Cup Shropshire trip

2022-08-22T16:00:00.000Z

KOMPANY PREVIEWS SHREWSBURY CUP CLASH

Clarets boss looks ahead to Carabao Cup Shropshire trip

2022-08-22T16:00:00.000Z

Clarets boss looks ahead to Carabao Cup Shropshire trip

Ahead of Burnley's second round Carabao Cup clash at Shrewsbury Town, manager Vincent Kompany spoke to Clarets+ on Monday, previewing the tie.

Kompany, who lifted the trophy four times as a player with Manchester City, discussed the importance of the cup, his previous experience of the competition and what to expect from Town.

Kompany on the tie with Shrewsbury:

"We, played Shrewsbury a few weeks a go in pre-season, so there will be some elements we can take from that game into this one.

"I don't think they have changed too much since then, they are now a few games in and will be more competitive.

"It will be a good cup tie for us."

Kompany on being successful in this competition:

"It's a cup for the squad, teams who use their squad well, do well in this cup.

"It's one of the reasons why a lot of the big teams get their regularly, they have big squads.

"I think it's crucial to use the squad in the right way, usually that's what can give you that edge in this competition."

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Kompany on his own memories of the League Cup:

"Every final, they stand out!

"My game time in this competition was usually limited to the finals, if I'm honest.

"They're the ones that stand out, but it's a competition for opportunities to also see players that are important for this season or for the future of the Club.

"It's a good mix, personally i like it and look forward to it, you want to win and like i said, i have never seen a team win this competition without using the whole squad."

Kompany on giving players opportunities:

"For me, it's not about rotation or granting game time to anyone.

"You saw in the last game, in the second half, we look like we had a tough week for the first time this season.

"So, wherever we can we have to try and compound that for certain lads, but i do expect two or three teams within my squad, to do exactly what we want to do.

"If some players don't get a chance now, then they won't be able to just come and perform later in the season, it's an important competition for us."