BREAKING: Vincent Kompany makes ‘dangerous’ Burnley claim
Vincent Kompany emphasizes that despite Burnley’s low conversion rate from set-plays, they remain a “dangerous” team in those situations. Despite only scoring three goals from set-pieces out of 29 in the Premier League this season, which is the joint-worst record along with Crystal Palace and Sheffield United, Kompany suggests that looking deeper into the statistics reveals that Burnley actually create numerous opportunities from set-pieces.
When considering Expected Goals (xG), it’s estimated that Burnley should have scored six times from set-plays. Kompany acknowledges that while Burnley excel in scoring from open play, converting set-piece opportunities remains a challenge.
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He points out that the team’s chance creation from set-pieces surpasses many of their competitors in the league. However, the issue lies in executing these chances, which could be attributed to factors like the quality of delivery or the timing of players’ movements.
Despite the struggles, Kompany maintains optimism, stating that Burnley are indeed a threat from set-plays and that converting more of these chances could be just around the corner.