Burnley boss Hayen eyes turnaround after international break

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 11:44 · Archive

Burnley boss Nicky Hayen says the three-week international break has given his squad positivity as they prepare to face Watford on Saturday. The Clarets are without a win this season and have not won in 23 games across the last two seasons, with their most recent victory in 90 minutes coming against Crystal Palace in February.

Hayen told BBC Radio Lancashire that players returned from international duty with improved mindsets and energy. 'What was positive was that players were playing in the international break for their national team and had positive and successful experiences,' he said. 'They came back with a different mindset, with lots of energy and positivity and this is also something that I have to bring into the team.'

Hayen said Burnley must focus on the future rather than dwelling on their poor form, which includes a 13-game winless run that preceded their relegation from the Premier League. 'From now we just have to look forward and of course we can talk about but it won't help us towards the future so this has to be a new episode for us starting from Saturday,' he added. Burnley currently sit at the bottom of the Championship table.

How it is being reported

• Break gives Hayen's Burnley a new sense of positivityBurnley boss Nicky Hayen says the extended three-week international break has given his squad positivity as they return to Championship action hoping to turn their form around.BBC Lancashire · 9 Oct, 11:27
• How Burnley's 8 international stars performed over 3-week breakHow Burnley men performed over the international breakBurnley Express · 8 Oct, 12:00

In this story: Burnley · Nicky Hayen · Watford · Crystal Palace

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