Burnley injury update ahead of Tottenham game as Players ruled fit with PL Boost As they welcome 4 Key Players Back
Maxime Esteve has been ruled fit for Burnley’s must-win clash against Tottenham this weekend.
The defender was withdrawn just before half-time last week during Burnley’s 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United to be replaced by Hjalmar Ekdal.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s trip to North London, which will see Burnley relegated back to the Championship unless they win, Clarets boss Vincent Kompany revealed the 21-year-old had been suffering with illness in the lead up to the Newcastle game.
But Esteve has now overcome those problems and should be fine to face Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
“He’s fine,” Kompany said.
“It was just unfortunate he picked up a bit of illness the day before the game, but he was brave that he wanted to play. He went lights out and he wasn’t able to continue. But he’s fine now.”
Elsewhere, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Jordan Beyer, Aaron Ramsey and Nathan Redmond all remain sidelined and won’t be seen again this season.
Kompany had previously hinted that Luca Koleosho could soon make his return, having been sidelined with a serious knee injury since the start of December.
But when asked to provide a latest update on the 19-year-old, Kompany confirmed he’s still not in contention to feature.
As for Spurs, Fraser Forster, Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies, Ryan Sessegnon, Manor Solomon and Timo Werner will all miss out through injury.
Ange Postecoglu’s side have lost their last four games on the bounce against Newcastle, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool respectively, leaving them fifth in the table, seven points adrift of Aston Villa.
Burnley’s relegation to the Championship will be confirmed this weekend unless they’re able to pull off an upset and beat Tottenham.
Even if they pick up three points on Saturday, Vincent Kompany’s men will still be demoted if Nottingham Forest beat Chelsea later in the day.
Sitting five points adrift of safety with only two games remaining, it really is do or die.
Heading into tomorrow’s game, Burnley have been boosted with the news that Maxime Esteve has been ruled fit, but Luca Koleosho is not yet in contention.
Elsewhere, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Jordan Beyer, Aaron Ramsey and Nathan Redmond all remain sidelined.
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets will line up in North London:
