Vincent Kompany, Burnley manager, has defended his decision to test new players against Aston Villa and put the senior players on the bench.
There was no cohesion in the team’s game against Aston Villa. However, the manager claimed it was best for the team to get accustomed to the required level as soon as possible.
“Learning comes at a price in the Premier League. Villa are a good opponent. The goal we scored to make it 2-1 helped us build momentum, but at the peak of that, we conceded a third. If you get punished, you have to learn from it.”
Burnley have lost two matches this season, both at Turf Moor. The newly promoted Premier League side signed 13 players this season, but they have not been able to live up to expectations.
All the newly promoted Premier League sides: Burnley, Sheffield United, and Luton Town have failed to gain a single point.
The three teams have found the Premier League a tough one with high intensity and strength.
Even financially, the teams are finding it difficult to stand head-to-head with other teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool.
Vincent Kompany Age
He was born on April 10, 1986, in the city of Uccle, Belgium. Vincent Kompany is currently 37 years old and has a height of 6 feet, 4 inches. Vincent Kompany has been tipped to become the manager of Manchester City in the future.
Vincent Kompany Achievements
He was named the Belgian footballer of the year in 2004. Most of his success came from playing for Manchester City. He won four Premier League titles, two FA Cup titles, four Carabao Cups, and two Community Shields with the club.
The former player has had his statue built in front of the Manchester City stadium due to his contribution to success during his tenure at the Etihad Stadium.
The Belgian also won two Belgian titles with RSC Anderlecht.
Vincent Kompany Stats
The defender has made 533 appearances, scoring 31 goals and creating 21 assists in all club competitions. Vincent Kompany had received 100 yellow cards and six red cards.
Out of the 31 goals scored, 20 were for Manchester City, seven for Belgian giant Anderlecht, and four for Hamburger SV.
Kompany made 89 appearances for the senior national team of Belgium, scoring just four goals.
What Next for Burnley and Vincent Kompany?
The current Burnley manager, Vincent Kompany, will prepare his team for a second round of the Carabao Cup as they travel to Nottingham Forest on August 30, 2023, at 7:45 p.m.
Kompany has to make the right decision this time by bringing together a team capable of winning a match against his Premier League opponent.
If Kompany fails to deliver, his job may be under scrutiny by the board of the club, who has invested a lot of money.
