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Jackson on squad identity, intensity and what Clarets 'owe' fans
TL;DR
Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson discusses squad readiness and the need to reconnect with fans ahead of their match against Aston Villa. He emphasizes the importance of home support and acknowledges the team's struggles this season.
Key points
- Mike Jackson has a full squad available except for long-term absentees.
- Jackson emphasizes the need to reconnect with fans and improve home performances.
- Aston Villa poses a significant challenge with their recent success.
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Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at Turf Moor (14:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
- Jackson confirmed he has a full squad available aside from long-term absentees Enock Agyei, Josh Cullen and Connor Roberts.
- Cullen is "coming along really well", while Roberts "will be playing in an under-21s game at some point in the next week".
- Reflecting on a week in which the Clarets lost at Leeds in their first match since relegation was confirmed, Jackson said: "A bit emotional at the start of the week. We just have to get on with it, be professional, respect the competition we are in, find a way of getting the lads going and getting some energy around the place. It's been a good week."
- On the mentality of the team following relegation: "It's a difficult situation but in the grand scheme of things we're privileged. We play football, we're in a great industry. It's been tough but there's a lot of things out here tougher than this. This week is just about reconnecting, getting some energy and identity back in and start working hard again."
- On the challenge posed by Villa: "After the result last night [Europa League semi-final win] it will bring a bit of confidence back into the team. They're a very good team, very well coached. They have improved year-on-year and I enjoy watching them play as well. They have a good style of play and are very good at what they do."
- On the importance of the Turf Moor crowd: "Let's be honest, we haven't been good enough at home this season. They deserve more from us but we really need them and we owe them. For us at home to try and create some intensity, be on the front foot and make a game of it we need them. We want to finish the season in a positive way."
- Jackson paid tribute to former Burnley defender Ben Mee, who made over 350 appearances for the club and announced his retirement on Thursday: "He was incredible for Burnley, he was the captain of the group we had. I wish him all the best in his retirement but no doubt we will see him around somewhere in coaching. If he puts as much into that as he did playing then I am sure he will be very successful."
Q&A
What is Mike Jackson's assessment of Burnley's squad before the match against Aston Villa?
Mike Jackson confirmed that he has a full squad available except for long-term absentees, and he noted that Josh Cullen is progressing well.
How does Mike Jackson feel about the team's performance at home this season?
Jackson admitted that the team hasn't been good enough at home and emphasized that they owe the fans better performances.
What does Mike Jackson say about the challenge posed by Aston Villa?
Jackson acknowledged that Aston Villa is a very good team that has improved over the years and noted their recent Europa League win could boost their confidence.
