BURNLEY NEWS

Tottenham irked as Arsenal gets EPL derby match called off

Tottenham has called for “clarity and consistency” from the Premier League after Arsenal’s request to call off the north London derby because of a lack of senior players available...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burnley match vs Leicester off due to COVID; City new cases

Burnley’s shortage of players due to coronavirus cases and injuries has led to its Premier League match against Leicester being postponed

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Pope - Match against Leicester postponed Pope and Burnley will not play Leicester on Saturday after their match was postponed due to COVID-19 issues.

Impact Leicester probably had more issues last week in their Cup match, but Burnley aren't as deep and have a number of regulars recently out due to COVID-19. Combined with the sale of Chris Wood and they probably couldn't field a preferred starting XI. Pope and company will hope to be ready for Tuesday's match against Watford.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle transfer news: Chris Wood signs from Burnley in £25m deal to become second January arrival Newcastle have moved swiftly to replace injured striker Callum Wilson, with Chris Wood strengthening Eddie Howes striking options after the...

JANUARY 13, 2022 • SKY.COM

New Newcastle striker Chris Wood admits no one expected Burnley release clause to be triggered Chris Wood admits that even he did not expect any club to trigger his £25 million Burnley release clause, following his whirlwind move to Ne...

JANUARY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Burnley's fragility threatens 6-year EPL status

Burnley has punched above its weight for years in the English Premier League

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newcastle signs Wood from relegation rival, Digne to Villa

Newcastle has strengthened its attacking options and significantly weakened those of a relegation rival in the Premier League by signing Chris Wood from Burnley for a reported $34....

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Wood's Burnley exit: Dismay in dressing room, open to move for a year, frantic search for replacement Chris Wood's exit has shocked all involved at Burnley - but could it be good business if Sean Dyche is given the money to replace him?

JANUARY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nathan Collins - Tests positive for COVID-19 Collins tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Saturday's FA Cup matchup with Huddersfield Town, per Alex James of LancsLive.

Impact Collins has been an unused substitute in each of the club's previous three contests and has appeared in just six matches for the club this year. In those outings, the central defender has generated one shot (off target), 23 clearances and 10 interceptions. As such, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting much in the way of value even once cleared to play.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johann Gudmundsson - Dealing with undisclosed injury Gudmundsson was unavailable versus Huddersfield Town on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury, per Alex James of LancsLive.

Impact Gudmundsson has started eight straight matches for the club in EPL action in which he has recorded 11 shots (three on target), 19 crosses (four accurate) and 16 clearances. Given his limited offensive upside, he has zero goals and one assist this year, Gudmundsson shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value moving forward. For now, Gudmundsson should be considered questionable heading into Saturday's matchup with Leicester City.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Pieters - Misses FA Cup due to COVID-19 Pieters was unavailable versus Huddersfield Town on Saturday after a positive COVID-19 test, per Alex James of LancsLive.

Impact Pieters has only gotten onto the pitch four times this year, including one start, so his absence may not heavily impact the starting XI. Having said that, with Charlie Taylor also testing positive for COVID-19, Pieters may have been in line for a spot on the pitch.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Taylor - Tests positive for COVID-19 Taylor was sidelined against Huddersfield Town on Saturday after testing positive for COVID-19, per Alex James of LancsLive.

Impact Taylor sits third on the team in crosses (56) behind only Ashley Westwood (73) and Dwight McNeil (102), who also tested positive for COVID. Without Taylor to push the attack from the backline, Burnley may be hard-pressed to generate offense against Leicester City on Saturday.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dwight McNeil - In COVID protocols McNeil missed Saturday's matchup with Huddersfield after testings positive for COVID-19, per Alex James of LancsLive.

Impact Considering McNeil has featured in all 18 matches for the club this season, his potential absence versus Leicester City on Saturday would be a significant blow to Burnley's midfield. With a number of players banged up or dealing with COVID-19, the club could be forced to feature both Aaron Lennon and Dale Stephens in the starting XI.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Barnes - Remains weeks from returning Barnes (thigh) is still a few weeks away from returning according to assistant manager Ian Woan who told reporters, "Barnesy is not there and is a few weeks away."

Impact Barnes was supposedly weeks away from getting back on the pitch at the start of December, so it's unclear if he suffered a setback or if his timeline is further out than the club is letting on. Considering the forward hasn't gotten onto the pitch since Oct. 16 versus Manchester City, he should probably be expected to make a few appearances off the bench before getting a crack at the starting XI.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matej Vydra - Dealing with COVID-19, groin injury Vydra was unavailable against Huddersfield on Saturday due to both COVID-19 protocols and a groin injury. Assistant manager Ian Woan told reporters, "Vyds was off with Covid and is...

Impact Vydra has served exclusively as a substitute for the club's last nine contests, so his absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI, though with Chris Wood (groin) also picking up an injury, Burnley's forward depth is suddenly rather thin. If Vydra remains out against Leicester City on Saturday it could be an opportunity for Jay Rodriguez to break into the starting XI.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Roberts - Plays with U23s Roberts (illness) started and went 60 minutes Monday with Burnley's U23 squad.

Impact Roberts is coming back from an illness and looks to be edging closer to full fitness. Due to a variety of reasons, he's managed just 15 minutes with the senior team this season, something that could change in the second half if he can remain healthy.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Brownhill - Plays full 90 in Cup loss Brownhill (COVID-19) started and went the full 90 in Saturday's FA Cup loss to Huddersfield Town.

Impact Brownhill was back in the squad Saturday after missing the last two league matches with COVID-19. He's been a regular in the side and while he'll get some positive fantasy numbers, he's yet to make the score-sheet in 16 appearances (14 starts) this season.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pope - Returns in Cup loss Pope (COVID-19) started in Saturday's FA Cup loss against Huddersfield Town.

Impact Pope is back in the squad after missing the last two league matches with COVID-19. Unfortunately, it led to another loss for Burnley. He remains the No. 1 in net, but he's struggled a bit this season with just three clean sheets in 16 starts after hitting 11 and 15 the prior two campaigns.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle's season reaches new low with FA Cup humiliation

At least Newcastle’s fight to stay in the English Premier League won’t be hampered by a deep run in the FA Cup

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jay Rodriguez - Goes full 90 in return Rodriguez (COVID-19) scored and went the full 90 in Saturday's FA Cup match against Huddersfield Town.

Impact Rodriguez is an option again for Burnley, but he continues to struggle for playing time in league play. While he has 13 appearances, he has just two starts and that probably won't change much in the second half of the season. He remains behind Chris Wood and Maxwel Cornet in the depth chart, while Matej Vydra is in a similar situation.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Long - Returns to squad Long (COVID-19) stayed on the bench in Saturday's FA Cup match against Huddersfield Town.

Impact Long is back in the squad, but he was again on the bench and he's yet to appear in league play. The defender doesn't have a role in the team and that'll remain the case unless multiple injuries brew up on the back line.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

COVID outbreak at Man City; 4 Serie A games scrapped

A coronavirus outbreak at Manchester City has put manager Pep Guardiola and seven players in isolation

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connor Roberts - Back on grass Roberts (illness) is back training on the grass, according to assistant manager Ian Woan.

Impact Roberts has struggled with fitness since signing with Burnley earlier this season, but it looks like he's on the other side, for now. He'll hope to get back to health and compete for minutes in the second half of the season.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxwel Cornet - Heads out for AFCON Cornet will join Ivory Coast for the upcoming African Cup of Nations and miss the team's next two matches, at a minimum.

Impact Cornet has arguably been Burnley's best player this season despite appearing in 11 matches and making just nine starts. He's given Burnley a spark with six goals from 17 shots and five chances created, and will undoubtedly be missed while away.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE