That’s the focus now’: What Vincent Kompany said immediately after Burnley’s defeat to Man City

 

This is manager Vincent Kompany’s assessment following his Clarets team’s 3-1 loss to the defending champions at the Etihad.

As a result, Burnley is still seven points outside of safety in the Premier League, although they are still in 19th position.

We knew going into the game that we were playing against a formidable opponent, and it seemed like a lot needed to go our way for us to win.

“We posed a threat at times. We could have prevented the goals we gave up, but we were up against a very good team.

“Right now, our main priority is to move on and head to Fulham.”

We knew going into the game that we were playing against a formidable opponent, and it seemed like a lot needed to go our way for us to win.

“We posed a threat at times. We could have prevented the goals we gave up, but we were up against a very good team.

“Right now, our main priority is to move on and head to Fulham.”

My defender cannot be told to run faster by me. You must acknowledge that the opponent’s unique attribute exists at the precise instant when the first goal is achieved.

We still feel the same way coming into Fulham: we’re going into every game displaying bits that should give us confidence for the remainder of the season. Of course, you have to mark in the box, be alive on set plays, and everything else. We’ll participate in every single game.

The Clarets have a short turnaround as they welcome Fulham to Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon.