Vincent Kompany believes it is “only a matter of time” before Darwin Nunez reaches his full potential as Liverpool’s number nine.
The Burnley manager said he was not interested in hosting the visit of the Clarets on the same day Anfield opened its doors to 60,000 in what would be the biggest league trip in the Reds’ history if safety clearance is granted.
Liverpool have officially donated. Friday the City Council. Kompany’s side arrived on Merseyside with three wins all season and will aim to destroy Liverpool’s title hopes after suffering their second defeat of the season in a 3-1 defeat at Arsenal last Sunday.
Nunez, who recovered from a foot injury suffered by Chelsea last week, has scored 11 goals and provided 10 assists in all competitions this season and Kompany believes the Uruguayan striker has all the tools to make a difference.
We beat Liverpool in the race. Long term. “These strikers are the best strikers.” Kompany said. “At the end of the day, there can always be a season to find your feet. “The speed is always there. Is the functionality there? I don’t think anyone would doubt that. He has power. Does the person have the right performance level for the team?”Is she going to live with it?” Is he passionate about what he does for the team? I don’t think anyone would doubt that. Whether that will happen in six months or a year or two is another discussion.“But you worry about the players when the intensity, motivation and work rate is not there. Because even at that level, you can be as talented as you want, but you can’t make a living.
“Once you have the foundation, the rest is just a matter of time.”Commenting on Anfield, Kompany added: “When you play against these monster clubs there are a lot more questions about them and I totally understand that. They open this new stand, but what about their last loss against Arsenal? However, I would like to point out that I am solely focusing on Burnley Football Club. You could play this game on Mars and nothing would change. It’s all about us and we’ll do our best on the day. “No, we didn’t win at Manchester City.
It was difficult for generations of footballers there! But every time I play a football match as a manager or coach, I think: ‘Maybe this is the time.’ It’s always like that.” You approach him. And you’ll say, “Maybe next time!” “I think you do.”
