Scott Parker press conference: Burnley vs Chelsea

On Armando Broja after he was stretchered off when playing for Albania against England on Sunday: “I’m hoping that Armando will be available for the weekend. Everything that’s come back seemed really positive. He was on the grass yesterday, he’s on the grass today – we’ll see how he reacts tomorrow. But at this moment in time, it’s looking good. I’m pleased it’s not an injury that brings back a scar [because] he’s a top player.”

On what Burnley need to do to improve: “The fine details in our game in certain moments. We’ve developed and I’ve seen massive improvement in us, but the goals conceded last time were poor. We are in an unbelievable place with a team that are developing but we have things to work on.”

He says it’s is too early to talk about about plans for the January transfer window: “I’m not thinking about that. I have a group that are fully committed and that’s the focus at the moment. We will reassess in January, some players may want to leave, some stay, but we will start thinking about it soon.”

On the togetherness of his players: “It’s going to be vital. There’s going to be some bumps and what I’ll fall back on is a group that can take a blow and stick together. We are going to need to overperform to be successful and have a team spirit that is beyond anything. By having an incredible unity about us we can get through adversity.”

He acknowledged the difference between the modern Premier League and when he was playing: “There’s no denying the world has changed and the psychological element of players has completely changed with what they see on social media. I try to have more understanding of it to help them and get what I want as a coach out of them as it’s very different.”

He recognised the ongoing importance of set-pieces: “Set-plays are always something, especially with how the game is moving. It will be a constant with us to keep improving set-pieces throughout the year.”

On Zian Fleming’s recent performances: “Brilliant form – he’s done fantastically well. He didn’t have pre season because of injury and he’s come back in with two brilliant finishes [so I am] really pleased for him. Gives him real confidence and he’s a brilliant professional.”

On Fleming playing as a centre-forward: “I know he’s not played in that position before but I see him as a nine. Last year playing [as a number 10] for practically every game will put him in good stead.