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Keeps starting role Burns has started four of the five matches play in the Premier League.

Impact Burns came back from a minor hamstring injury and started against West Ham United before the international break. He played 73 minutes as he is still seeking to score his first Premier League goal. Burns has taken two shots and sent 12 crosses (three accurate) in five appearances, averaging approximately 57 minutes of play per game.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Burns (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Brighton.

Impact Burns is back in the starting XI on Wednesday despite being deemed questionable due to a hamstring issue. The winger being able to slot straight back into the starting XI and training in full is a good sign he's fully fit and ready to go.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after training Burns (hamstring) trained with the group this week, leaving him questionable for Saturday's match against Brighton, according to manager Kieran McKenna, per Stuart Watson of the Ea...

Impact Burns has seen a massive rise in health, as after not being expected to return until later in the month, he is now an option to be on the team sheet Saturday. However, he has not yet been deemed fully fit, probably seeing a fitness test to decide his availability. He did start in their first match of the season before injury, although he will likely only see a spot on the bench if fit Saturday, taking his return cautiously after a quick return to play.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new deal with Ipswich Burns (hamstring) has signed a two-year contract extension with Ipswich Town, the club announced Monday.

Impact The winger is expected to miss several weeks while rehabbing from a hamstring problem, but that didn't stop the club from signing him to a new deal until the summer of 2026. Burns dazzled with Ipswich in the 2023-24 Championship campaign, recording six goals and four assists across 35 appearances (31 starts) with the team.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out for weeks Burns (hamstring) will be out "a number of weeks," according to manager Kieran McKenna, per Alex Jones of East Anglian Daily Times.

Impact Burns scans following his early exit Saturday did not go as planned, with the attacker now set to miss several weeks due to his hamstring issues. This is a tough result for the newly promoted team, as he was a regular starter and registered 10 goal contributions in 35 appearances last campaign. He will now hope for no setbacks and to return by the end of September, with Samuel Szmodics likely taking his spot until he is fit again.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with knock Burns was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Liverpool due to an injury.

Impact Burns left the match in the 57th minute, succumbing to an injury suffered moments early and being replaced by Ben Johnson. Burns' status will be one to watch ahead of next weekend's match at Manchester City.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Appears off bench Burns (undisclosed) played 45 minutes off the bench during Saturday's friendly against Hoffenheim.

Impact Burns came off the bench for the final 45 minutes of Saturday's friendly, getting some time against a top-flight opponent. The forward was struggling with an undisclosed issue coming into the match but appears to be heading towards full fitness. Barring a setback, Burns should be in line to start when the Premier League kicks off

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves field with knock Burns was forced off the field in the 31st minute of Saturday's friendly due to an injury.

Impact Burns was forced off Saturday due to injury but luckily for the player, it appears to only be a minor issue and a knock. He did start in 3q of his 35 appearances for the club last season and is set to see a bigger role again, so this will be something to monitor heading into the new season. However, if it is only a knock, he should have ample time to recover before they face Liverpool on Aug. 17.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE