Mike Jackson lays down Loum Tchaouna Burnley demand after improved displays
Loum Tchaouna enjoyed his best display in a Burnley shirt to date during the weekend’s draw with Aston Villa.
The winger was in excellent form from the off, giving former Clarets loanee Ian Maatsen a torrid time on the right flank during Sunday’s 2-2 draw.
He was always positive, looking to get at his marker and drive towards goal – something that has been sorely lacking in Burnley’s game this season.
It’s fair to say the 22-year-old’s summer move from Lazio has failed to work out thus far, but the Frenchman has finally started to show some promise during the final few games of the season.
Having scored three goals in all competitions from his 30 games, Tchaouna has found himself outside of the starting XI for much of the campaign,
But the wide man was like a different man against Villa at the weekend, rightly earning the praise of Burnley’s interim boss Mike Jackson after the final whistle.
“I thought he was incredible,” he said.
“He just needs to realise what he is and what he's really good at. He's still really, really young, really raw, but he was a joy to watch.”
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Another man to earn some plaudits at the weekend was Zian Flemming, who reached double figures in the league with Burnley’s equaliser against Unai Emery’s men.
The Dutchman, who has 11 goals in all competitions, slotted home in emphatic fashion, making up for two earlier misses.
The 27-year-old, who has been voted the club’s player of the season, has been the major positive of an otherwise disappointing campaign in what is his first season in the top flight.
“Zian's been incredible,” Jackson added.
“He makes the most out of everything he's got. Everything he's got. Every day he trains, gym, he always does extra.
“So for him, it's brilliant to score 10 goals in the Premier League. It's not easy to do, especially in a team that's been relegated as well.”
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