Muric, Koleosho and Foster Back To Squad As Burnley injury latest ahead of Manchester United clash Which Will Favor Burnley
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany revealed after last weekend’s win against Sheffield United that the striker had been “touch and go” ahead of the fixture.
The South African started the game, however, and went on to score during Burnley’s emphatic 4-1 victory.
The 23-year-old was forced off during the second-half, however, limping off to be replaced by David Fofana.
But Kompany, speaking ahead of this weekend’s crunch clash against Manchester United, confirmed Foster is “fine” – with the striker training all week.
Arijanet Muric, who also appeared to be signalling to the bench at Bramall Lane that he had a problem, is also fit.
Kompany hinted last week that Luca Koleosho could soon make his long-awaited comeback having not featured since the start of December as a result of a serious knee problem.
He didn’t feature against Sheffield United though and when asked if the winger could be involved at Old Trafford this weekend, Kompany said: “There’s no change for now.”
Elsewhere, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Jordan Beyer, Aaron Ramsey and Nathan Redmond are sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Burnley’s opponents have a number of injury issues to contend with this weekend, with as many as eight players potentially sidelined.
Marcus Rashford is a doubt after missing United’s midweek win against Sheffield United after hobbling off against Coventry City in the FA Cup at the weekend.
Mason Mount, however, could return despite missing United’s last two games.
On Monday, Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri claimed the Seagulls have sounded out the Clarets boss as a potential replacement for current head coach Roberto De Zerbi should he move on this summer.
The Italian has been linked with a number of vacancies in recent weeks, including Liverpool, who are on the lookout for Jurgen Klopp’s successor.
A number of other top jobs are expected to come up at the end of the season, including Bayern Munich, Barcelona and perhaps even Manchester United, who Burnley face at Old Trafford this weekend.
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De Zerbi has two years remaining on his current Brighton contract but talks over a new deal have stalled.
Should he move on, Tavolieri expects Kompany to be someone they look at. He even suggests Burnley have begun to sound out potential replacements.
It’s understood, however, that there’s no truth to these reports.
