Burnley boss confirms major double injury blow ahead of crunch relegation clash vs Sheffield United
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany will be without Jordan Beyer and Ameen Al-Dakhil for Saturday’s trip to Sheffield United with the pair set to miss the remainder of the season through injury.
Centre-back Beyer has been out since the end of December after picking up an injury against Aston Villa, with manager Vincent Kompany initially suggesting the issue was short-term. Yet the German has not featured since amid reports of a setback.
Fellow defender Al-Dakhil has been out since January with an unspecified injury and ahead of Saturday’s huge relegation crunch match at fellow strugglers United, Kompany has confirmed he expects both to miss the season. Winger Luca Koleosho could make a return in the final matches but will likely not be available this week.
“Jordan and Ameen I think with five games left, I think it’s fair to assume it’s unlikely we won’t see them again this season – other than if there’s a miracle,” Kompany told reporters ahead of Saturday’s trip to Bramall Lane. “Their recoveries will be more geared to having them 100 per cent fit for next season.
“Luca [Koleosho] is doing well.” When asked if we could still see him this season, Kompany said with a wry smile: “Potentially.”
Time is running out for both Burnley and United to make a late push for survival, with the pair six and 10 points away from safety respectively – albeit the Blades also have a game in hand. Games against fellow relegation strugglers can often define a season and at this time of year, victories can prove crucial and defeats fatal.
