Axel Tuanzebe, Hannibal and Lyle Foster are now all unavailable for the next few weeks after jetting off to Morocco to represent their respective nations.
On a more positive note, both Lucas Pires and Kyle Walker come back into contention after serving one-game bans against Fulham at the weekend.
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Both sides have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Saturday’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
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5. Zeki Amdouni (Burnley) - out
The forward is expected to remain sidelined for the foreseeable future after being forced to undergo surgery during the summer on a crucial ligament tear. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty
6. Jordan Beyer (Burnley) - out
The defender is sidelined with a hamstring problem having just recovered from a long-standing knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse
7. Lyle Foster (Burnley) - AFCON
The striker is now unavailable for the next few weeks at least after jetting off to Morocco to represent South Africa at the African Cup of Nations. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
8. Hannibal (Burnley) - suspended and AFCON
The midfielder is now away with Tunisia for the upcoming AFCON tournament, but also gets to serve the third game of his four-match ban. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Photo: Molly Darlington