Burnley Team News Page 14 - Soccer

Lyle Foster - No timetable for return Foster does not have a timetable to return, according to manager Vincent Kompany. "We can't put a time frame on it [his return], but the emphasis is not on this at the moment. It's...

Impact There's a decent chance that Foster won't be available until after the winter break unless something changes in the next few weeks. In addition to stepping away for mental health, he's likely not training and keeping up his fitness, which means when or if he returns, he'll possibly need weeks of training before he's ready to play.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Rodriguez - Stats two in a row Rodriguez started two matches in a row before the break, putting three shots on goal.

Impact Rodriguez has been a largely rotational option before earning two surprise starts. With Burnley staring relegation firmly in the face if Rodriguez can offer any sort of goalscoring threat he would immediately earn a full time role in the starting XI moving forward.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Roberts - Relegated to bench Roberts was unused in the final three matches before the international break.

Impact Roberts originally suffered an injury but has now been fit and simply gone unused with Vitinho the preferred option at right-back. It's unclear if this situation is the new norm or if Roberts is still dealing with some lack of fitness, but neither situation is ideal for the defender.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Amdouni - One goal in 11 matches Amdouni has registered one goal on 19 shots (eight on target) in 11 starts this season.

Impact Amdouni hasn't been particularly effective this season, only notching one goal despite starting up top in 11 of the club's 12 matches this season. Even outside of his scoring, he hasn't been great, registering 13 tackles (eight won), four chances created and four crosses. If Burnley wants any chance of staying in the Premier League for another season, their starting forward will have to produce more, as the club has the lowest amount of goals in the league to this point, only recording nine.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Koleosho - Back in starting role Koleosho has registered one assist on ten chances created to go along with 18 shots (three on target) and 19 crosses (two accurate) in 12 appearances this season.

Impact Koleosho has been a regular starter for Burnley so far this season, only missing a start when he fell to the bench for a two-match spell. He has struggled to get anything going in the attack, only registering one goal contribution while having several matches where he hasn't recorded a shot or a chance created. It doesn't seem likely that the Italian international will drop out of the starting XI again anytime soon, but he will have a little more pressure to produce more once Lyle Foster returns from his time away from the team.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ameen Al-Dakhil - Called up by Belgium Al-Dakhil has been called up for the Belgian national team despite being dropped by Burnley manager, and fellow Belgian, Vincent Kompany.

Impact Al-Dakhil started each of Burnley's first 10 matches, in which he recorded 28 clearances, five shots (one on target) and two crosses (one accurate), but has been left out of the squad entirely for the club's last two contests. Despite his recent lack of club minutes, Al-Dakhil still managed to earn a call-up for the national team. If he can put together some good performances during the international break, perhaps he can work his way back into Kompany's good graces.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johann Gudmundsson - Registers five crosses Gudmundsson had one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Gudmundsson was decent in his third match back from injury, recording one shot, two chances created and five crosses in his 90 minutes of play. The midfielder looks to have a lock on a starting position in the midfield, as he has started all three matches since returning from his knock, registering a decent four shots, eight chances created and 17 crosses over that span.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Brownhill - Nets goal in loss Brownhill scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Brownhill earned his second goal of the season on Saturday, netting an equalizing goal in the 54th minute before Arsenal eventually poured on two more goals. This was the midfielder's first goal contribution in eight matches, with his last coming in the club's third match of the season. He will hope to keep his decent form after the international break, as he looks to be one of the club's most fruitful players in the attack despite playing in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Trafford - Allows three against Gunners Trafford recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Trafford had another match full of struggles on Saturday, only making three saves while allowing three goals to Arsenal. The 21-year-old's rough start to his time as a starter in the Premier League continues as he is still yet to register a clean sheet, allowing 30 goals this season. He will have another difficult match in his next contest as Burnely will host West Ham in their first match back from the international break.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal v. Burnley | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 11/11/2023

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Josh Brownhill silences the Emirates with Burnley's equalizer | Premier League

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Michael Obafemi - Makes bench for first time Obafemi is fit and in the match day squad to face Arsenal on Saturday.

Impact Obafemi returns from a hamstring injury which his kept him out the entire season thus far. The forward scored two goals and provided an assist in 12 substitute appearances last season in the Championship.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Ramsey - Returns to bench Ramsey is fit and in the match day squad to face Arsenal on Saturday.

Impact Ramsey returns to the bench after missing three straight matches with an undisclosed injury. Ramsey has made just five appearances, two starts, on the season playing a total of 206 minutes.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley and South Africa striker Lyle Foster takes time away from soccer due to mental-health issues

Burnley striker Lyle Foster is taking an indefinite period away from soccer because of mental-health problems

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lyle Foster - Stepping away for mental health Foster has been dealing with issue regarding his mental health and is set to remain out for the time being.

Impact Foster has missed the last two matches with mental health issues and could miss more time as he improves from his condition. He has been doing upstanding during his first season on the Premier League, recording three goals and two assists in seven matches, all of them coming as starts. Both Zeki Amdouni and Jay Rodriguez will continue to get the start at forward for the team for the time being.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Obafemi - Still playing with U21 side Obafemi (hamstring) is still getting minutes with the youth club as he is inching closer to a return to the pitch.

Impact Obafemi could see a return to the pitch before the end of the month, having sat out the last three months with a hamstring injury. He last played in the Premier League during the 2022/21 campaign with Southampton, scoring four goals with three assists over four years with the side.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hjalmar Ekdal - Getting time with youth team Ekdal (knee) played 60 minutes with the U21 side as he continues to work back to fitness.

Impact Ekdal is still waiting to make his season debut after playing with the youth team. He only started and played the nine appearances during the EFL last campaign as the defender should only be a depth option once he returns to the squad.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benson Manuel - Gets minutes with U21 side Benson (undisclosed) was able to play 60 minutes with the U21 side and is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Benson has been out the last six matches with an undisclosed injury and is inching closer to a return after playing with the youth team. He's only started once in three appearances thus far. It is unclear the type of role the forward will have this campaign, especially after totaling 12 goals and three assists in 33 appearances in the EFL, 14 of them coming as starts.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Cullen - Available after suspension Cullen served his one-match ban against Crystal Palace and will be available for Saturday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Cullen is available once again after serving his one-match suspension due to receiving five yellow cards this season. He should return to the starting XI for Saturday's match against Arsenal, as he had started every match in the midfield before his suspension.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley v. Crystal Palace | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 11/4/2023

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Louis Beyer - Makes three clearances Beyer registered three clearances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Beyer got his first start since Oct 3 while also having a quiet day Saturday. He is averaging about 4.1 clearances and three tackles per match after logging in 17 tackles and 25 clearances in the last six games played.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Trafford - One save in defeat Trafford made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Impact Trafford has allowed at least a goal in every match played so far, conceding 27 goals on 39 saves in 11 matches thus far. He will make a trip to Arsenal for the next game on Nov 11, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Ramsey - Not in squad Saturday Ramsey (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Impact Ramsey is in line to miss a third straight match with a knock and there's no timetable for his return. His next chance to feature will come against Arsenal on Nov. 11, just before the international break.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Louis Beyer - Starting against Palace Beyer (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Crystal Palace.

Impact Beyer returned to training earlier this week and was deemed "positive and training well" by manager Vincent Kompany, so his return to the starting lineup is not a surprise. He's set to return following a three-game absence after starting in each of his previous six league appearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hjalmar Ekdal - Hoping to return after break Ekdal (knee) is targeting a return after the international break, according to manager Vincent Kompany. "Ekdal is slowly getting there. I can't tell you whether he's going to be fi...

Impact Ekdal has missed more than two months with a knee injury that required him to be stretchered off during an EFL Cup clash with Nottingham Forest. The defender might not even be fit to return after the international break, which is certainly a concerning development. Ekdal has yet to make a Premier League appearance this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Burnley and South Africa striker Lyle Foster takes time away from soccer due to mental-health issues