By Victor Kanayo
Few weeks after booking a space in the English Premier League, Burnley are now in trouble for allegedly fixing a match.
The club managed by Vincent Kompany was accused of fielding a weakened team against Reading, in a Championship match some days ago.
At the moment, Burnley are reportedly under investigation by the English Football League (EFL).
After being relegated from the Premier League last season, there were doubts over whether the team could bounce straight back up, especially after losing Maxwell Cornet and James Tarkowski, among other big names.
But Kompany has successfully re-invented the side since his appointment.
Previously renowned for uninspiring, long-ball football, the former Manchester City captain has transformed the team into one of the most exciting sides the Championship has ever seen.
However, the decision by the Belgian coach to give some fringe players in the squad the chance to contribute and impress, after his side have picked Premier League ticket, appears to have landed him in some issues.
During the match against Reading, Kompany made six changes from the side that beat Sheffield United three days prior, handing starts to the likes of Scott Twine and Lyle Foster.
The match finished 0-0 in the end – earning Reading a vital point in their quest for survival.
According to The Sun, Reading’s relegation rivals Huddersfield Town, were not happy with Burnley making a number of changes.
It is believed that the EFL has written to Burnley regarding this and if the club cannot justify their team selection, then Kompany’s team could be fined or even ‘be hit with a points penalty.’
