Klopp calls for goalkeepers to get better protection
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BURNLEY 8-6-2 · 4TH IN ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP · PROMOTION PLAYOFFS
8-6-2 · 4TH IN ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP · PROMOTION PLAYOFFS
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Dwight McNeil - Sends in 10 crosses in loss McNeil created two chances, sent in 10 crosses (two accurate), made one interception, one clearance and two blocks in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brighton.
Impact McNeil led his side in crosses and chances created during the home loss, after posting 242 crosses and 48 chances created over 36 appearances last season. The midfielder will now look to improve his numbers when they visit Liverpool on Saturday.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Johann Gudmundsson - Takes two shots in loss Gudmundsson took two off-target shots, sent in four inaccurate crosses, made two tackles (one won) and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brighton...
Impact Gudmundsson posted the second-most shots, tackles and clearances for his side, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The midfielder also picked up his first yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now look to bounce back at Liverpool on Saturday.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ashley Westwood - Assists in home loss Westwood assisted one goal from two chances created, sent in nine crosses (two accurate), made one tackle (won), one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Bright...
Impact Westwood assisted James Tarkowski's opener in the second minute, but they allowed the comeback and ended up with the home loss. The midfielder sent in the second-most crosses for his side, while taking six of their seven corner kicks. He will now visit Liverpool on Saturday.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
James Tarkowski - Scores against Brighton Tarkowski scored one goal from three shots, made three tackles (two won), one interception, two clearances and two blocks and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brig...
Impact Tarkowski scored the opener in the second minute, but they conceded twice late and ended up dropping all three points at home. The centerback also led his side in tackles, but received his first yellow card of the season. He will now visit Liverpool on Saturday.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Pope - Makes four saves in loss Pope made four saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brighton.
Impact Pope's four saves were not enough to avoid the home loss in the season debut. The goalie will now have a tougher matchup to bounce back when they visit Liverpool on Saturday.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Brighton rallies to beat Burnley 2-1 in Premier League
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Matthew Lowton - Available for opener Lowton is available for Saturday's opener against Brighton, according to manager Sean Dyche.
Impact Lowton is available again after missing last weekend's friendly because someone in his family tested positive for COVID-19. Assuming he's fit, he'll be in his usual role at right-back where he made 34 starts last season.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Wood - Set for opener Wood "is fine and ready and raring to go" for Saturday's opener against Brighton, according to manager Sean Dyche.
Impact Wood took part in last weekend's friendly against Cadiz following his involvement in the Olympics. It's a quick turnaround, but since he was already fit and playing matches, he's ready for the new season after totaling double-digit goals each of the last four campaigns.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Pope - Starting in friendly Pope (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's friendly against Cadiz.
Impact Pope is back in the squad Saturday, exactly one week before the start of the league campaign. All seems to be well with him and he should be in the starting XI for that opener ahead of newcomer Wayne Hennessey.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Wood - Goes out quiet in 1-0 loss Wood created one chance and made two clearances in the 1-0 shootout loss to Japan on Saturday.
Impact Wood was anything but good in the loss. The forward did not produce much if any offense and it came as a surprise. The experienced forward has led the line throughout the tournament and he had two goals in his first two games, but he lost form every game after. Wood will hope to regain form heading into another season of the Premier League.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dale Stephens - Unlikely for start of season Stephens has yet to return to training after undergoing ankle surgery in May, reports Lancs Live.
Impact Stephens made seven appearances for Burnley last season despite being healthy most of the way. He's simply a backup in the Premier League at this point and with the middle of Burnley's midfield fairly set, it's unlikely Stephens will increase playing time this season.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Long - Out after surgery Long is back on the grass but isn't training following offseason surgery on his calf, reports Lancs Live.
Impact Long underwent surgery after missing the final two months of last season with a calf injury. Even without the injury, he's a backup on the Burnley back line behind Ben Mee and James Tarkowski.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Pope - Training, status unknown for opener Pope (knee) is back in training, but he remains a doubt for the Aug. 14 opener against Brighton. According to manager Sean Dyche, "We will wait and see. He is going along nicely at...
Impact Burnley signed Wayne Hennessey for a reason, so there's a chance Pope will miss the first few matches of the season. Either way, the good news is that he's training and they seem to be taking their time with him in order to get him back to complete fitness before taking the pitch.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Wood - Posts first game without a goal Wood took two shots (one on target) in the 0-0 draw against Romania on Wednesday.
Impact Wood is one of the most notable attacking threats in the Olympics and he has proven it time and time again with two goals in three starts. The only issue (like his club play) is he does not provide much production outside of his shot volume. Wood has never been a chance creator and he typically is the final recipient before a shot is taken. Unless Wood sees an uptick in shot volume, he is nothing more than a boom-or-bust option.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phil Bardsley - Ready for new campaign Bardsley started Saturday's friendly against Oldham Athletic, returning from hernia surgery.
Impact Bardsley moved to a bench role last season and while injuries had something to do with that, he only received three starts to open the season because Matthew Lowton was out. Unless Lowton gets hurt, it appears to be another season on the bench for Bardsley.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Wood - Scores again Wood scored once during Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Honduras.
Impact Wood netted his second in two games in the Olympics, but wasn't able to take down Honduras. The forward is in excellent form and one of the most stable attacking threats in the Olympics. He will lead the line in the final game of the group stage.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Wood - Scores against South Korea Wood scored one goal during a 1-0 win Wednesday against South Korea.
Impact New Zealand's national football team qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics, with Wood being its most high-profile player. They played their first game against a favored South Korean group but performed well. Wood's goal has given New Zealand better odds to advance into the tournament knockout stage, despite previous concerns.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Burnley simply cannot afford to sell Dwight McNeil Everton and Aston Villa are on the trail of Dwight McNeil. It should take an astronomical fee to even consider a sale. He is too important
JULY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Wayne Hennessey - Signs with Burnley Hennessey has signed a two-year deal with Burnley after his deal at Crystal Palace ended earlier this summer.
Impact Once a regular in the Premier League, Hennessey played as Palace's third option most of last season, something that may change at Burnley. He brings experience and while Nick Pope is recovering from knee surgery, it's expected Bailey Peacock-Farrell will be loaned out ahead of the new campaign, making Hennessey the No. 2.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Burnley open to Peacock-Farrell loan as Pope steps up return from injury With Nick Pope nearing a comeback after his knee injury, Burnley could loan out Bailey Peacock-Farrell so he gets more game time this season
JULY 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
