Vincent Kompany’s in-tray as he is appointed new Burnley boss

Burnley have appointed Vincent Kompany as their new manager following their relegation from the Premier League.

The former Manchester City captain, who left his role as Anderlecht boss to succeed Sean Dyche at Turf Moor, faces a tough job to lead the Clarets back to the top flight.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the things on Kompany’s to-do list.

Clarets need rebuilding

The Belgian’s most pressing task is to begin a major overhaul of the Burnley squad. The club announced last week that captain Ben Mee, James Tarkowski and Aaron Lennon were among 14 players who would be leaving Turf Moor this summer and – with half a dozen more players out of contract – other key members could also depart after the Clarets failed to extend their six-year stay in the Premier League.

Halt player exodus

Wout Weghorst has claimed he will not be at Turf Moor next season
Wout Weghorst has claimed he will not be at Turf Moor next season (Adam Davy/PA)

Kompany contacts could be key

The arrival of former Belgium captain Vincent Kompany is a major coup for Burnley
The arrival of former Belgium captain Vincent Kompany is a major coup for Burnley (Bradley Colyer/PA)

Ascertain ‘war chest’

Kompany must find a replacement for Burnley's departed skipper Ben Mee
Kompany must find a replacement for Burnley’s departed skipper Ben Mee (Catherine Ivill/PA)

Appoint backroom staff

Burnley chairman Alan Pace, centre, third left, must quickly install his new manager's backroom staff
Burnley chairman Alan Pace (centre, third left) must quickly install his new manager’s backroom staff (Martin Rickett/PA)

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