Burnley boss Scott Parker has been speaking to the media before Saturday’s Premier League game against Burnley at Gtech Community Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Aside from the players who are out with longer-term injuries, Parker reported a clean bill of health ahead of Saturday’s match.
Around a third of the way in to the Premier League season, he says he has seen “massive progression” in the squad and is optimistic about the fight to survive in the Premier League. He is determined to “keep learning and keep focused” ahead of a busy winter schedule.
Having previously deployed a back five against the league’s ‘big’ teams, Parker says deploying a back four against Chelsea last weekend shows how hard the team have worked in training and that his players are getting more comfortable in Premier League football.
He says he feels very comfortable in his position – citing an “incredible relationship” with the owners – believes and the feeling around the club is one of calm.
On Saturday’s opponents: “Keith [Andrews] has done a fantastic job. They are an established Premier League team and they know how to get results, certainly at home which is a tough place to go. I feel like we can pose problems and we will go full steam ahead.”
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