Muric, Koleosho and Foster: Burnley injury latest ahead of Manchester United clash
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.
The final weeks of the season are crucial for Erik ten Hag since INEOS will be deciding whether to stick with or sack the manager ahead of next season. It has been a disappointing campaign for the Reds, though many fans feel that the Dutchman deserves a third season in charge with a proper structure built around him.
Ten Hag will be encouraged by what he saw on Wednesday night in United’s 4-2 win over Sheffield United, but now the team must be challenged to do it all again versus Burnley.
Merson, who gives his Premier League predictions to SportsKeeda, gave his opinion on the Marcus Rashford situation before casting his verdict on Saturday’s game.
Merson added that he thinks Burnley will cause United problems at Old Trafford, even though he has predicted a 3-1 scoreline in our favour.
“I don’t like predicting Manchester United as they are a bag of revels.
“Burnley will cause them major problems and will definitely score a goal, but they aren’t tight enough defensively to get a result at Old Trafford.”
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