Burnley: New Clarets signing out through injury
The Clarets have a big squad after making 15 summer signings…
Following their return to the Premier League, Burnley added a number of new players over the summer, but one of them appears to be injured.
What recent Burnley injury news is there?
With four losses in their first five league games this season, the Clarets and Vincent Kompany have had a trying time adjusting to life back in the top division. Burnley is now in nineteenth place after picking up a point against Nottingham Forest away from home and losing to Manchester City, Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Manchester United.
Darko Churlinov, Michael Obafemi, Victor da Silva, Hjalmar Ekdal, and now Johann Berg Gudmundsson have all been out with injuries during the past several weeks for them.
The team added 15 new players over the summer, including Nathan Redmond, who has been absent from the squad for the past two games after making three league substitute appearances and starting the EFL Cup victory over Nottingham Forest.
Redmond’s predicament was discussed by Sport Witness in the previous 48 hours in response to a Turkish report that said he left Besiktas supporters “disappointed” by choosing to join Burnley rather than extend his contract.
They added that Redmond’s world has ‘fallen apart’ with his lack of playing time with the Clarets, but journalist Gokmen Ozcan has personally spoken to the player and explained that his absence has been due to injury: “I talked to Nathan Redmond. He said that he could not be in the squad for the last matches of his club, Burnley, because he was injured.”
How good is Nathan Redmond?
It remains to be seen how long Redmond could be out for ahead of this evening’s EFL Cup trip to Salford City, but when fit, the 29-year-old will offer plenty of experience to Kompany’s side.
Lauded as an “explosive” player by journalist Sam Tighe, Redmond contributed to 10 Super Lig goals in 25 appearances for Besiktas last season and has featured on 267 occasions in the Premier League, mainly for Southampton.
Kompany, who actually started Redmond as a central midfielder against Nottingham Forest, appears to be a big fan of the player, saying after a move was completed: “Nathan brings a wealth of experience from playing in the Premier League and more recently from his time in Turkey where he’s been outstanding.
“We’re looking forward to playing a big part in his next chapter. He’s got a great work ethic, plenty of skill and a willingness to continue learning. He also brings his personality and character to this football club which will benefit the younger players here.”
Despite Redmond’s absence, Burnley haven’t been left with a shortage of wide options, with the likes of Manuel Benson, Luca Koleosho and Wilson Odobert all options from the right-hand side for Kompany and co.
Hopefully, Redmond will be available for selection once again relatively soon, where he will provide Kompany with another versatile option going forward in the coming months as Burnley look to climb the table following a tricky start.
