Vincent Kompany doesn’t want Burnley to rely on Everton’s points deduction as a potential safety net in their own battle against relegation.
The Clarets were joined at the bottom of the Premier League this week when the Merseysiders were docked 10 points for breaching Premier League profitability and sustainability rules.
But Kompany, whose side want to avoid a seventh consecutive home defeat when they face West Ham on Saturday, insists he is ignoring Everton’s because Burnley need to get their own house in order.
‘I tend not to pay attention to anything I can’t control. We’re not in a position to look at anyone else, my focus is on turning performances into results. That is the only thing that matters,’ he said.
‘We can be a good team in the Premier League and having my attention on this case won’t help us achieve that.
Vincent Kompany’s is solely focused on improving Burnley’s fortunes in the wake of Everton’s points deduction
The newly promoted Clarets have had a horror start to the season and currently sit bottom
But Everton’s enforced deduction could yet hand a lifeline to clubs in danger of relegation zone
‘I saw the punishment after everyone else did. I am the worst-informed person on it because it’s not something that will help me on Saturday.’
Burnley are one of the clubs alongside Leicester and Leeds who could make a compensation case against Everton but Kompany says he’ll leave decisions like that to the Clarets board rather than get involved himself.
‘It’s not my job. We are talking politics here,’ he added.
‘There will be discussions at board level. My priority is keeping this team in the league. It’s not even close to my priority list.
‘I understand the club has a vested interest and it (the Everton deduction) has been discussed at Premier League and club level but I don’t think it is for me to make a judgement
‘I’m aware so I’m not pretending I’m not, but none of it is my concern.’
Kompany is still unable to call upon Lyle Foster as he continues to focus on his mental health
Everton’s situation pending a probable appeal currently leaves Burnley only two points from safety despite losing 10 of 12 matches following promotion as champions.
Kompany accepts things have to change with their next two games at Turf Moor, the second against relegation rivals Sheffield United.
‘I would like to think the team is really looking forward to the West Ham game. We know they are a strong opponent but no game is easy and we still have the same mission, to pick up three points.’
Striker Lyle Foster, described by Kompany as our ‘main man’ is still unvailable as he tries to look after his mental health.
