SEAN Dyche believes all Wout Weghorst is missing is a goal given the immediate impact the Dutch striker has made since joining Burnley in January.
Sean Dyche said: “We brought him in because we felt he could operate within the side and add to what the side has done, and apart from scoring he has added to that. We look at all the stats but sometimes it’s just on the visual performances of the player, and visually he’s been very good. Add in the stats and you think that’s a player who is very motivated to come in and make a difference. He probably needs a goal to continue all the good work he’s doing.”
Weghorst limped off with 15 minutes of Sunday’s 1-0 home defeat to Liverpool remaining after taking a blow to the hip, but was in light training on Thursday and Dyche expects him to be fit to make the trip to Brighton on Saturday. And Dyche believes the £12 million signing just needs to keep doing what he is doing to get on the scoresheet.
Sean Dyche said: “I never question my players’ final moment of truth, I only question it if they’re not getting in the right areas. He’s definitely getting in the right areas. He’s effective with assists, he’s creating his own chances, and he’s getting into places that can help the team. We want that to continue and I’m absolutely sure if it does he will get goals.”
Burnley’s trip to Brighton will bring together two draw specialists – Graham Potter’s side have taken a share of the points 12 times this season, the most of any side in the Premier League, with Burnley just behind on 11 having played three games fewer.
Sean Dyche said: “Sometimes when people are clamouring for change, sometimes you have to see through it and change nothing. We’re so close to getting things right but we haven’t got things right so you’re always wondering how far you tinker with it or keep it as it is. The last four games we’ve got three points from four, but if you watch them you think we’ve been hard done by. It’s one of the biggest challenges – when do you start tinkering? Sometimes you have to stick with it and it will pay you back. That’s the debate with my staff. What shall we change and for what reason? Or do we stick with what we believe in?”
