Burnley v Portsmouth early team news: 18 ruled out and 5 fitness doubts

Early team news ahead of Burnley v Portsmouth

Whoever takes charge of Burnley this weekend will have to do so without a whole host of names.

The Clarets continue to be beset by injury problems, with as many as 15 players missing last week’s trip to Lincoln City.

On a positive note, Anel Ahmedhodzic comes back into contention after serving his concussion protocol, but there are a number of other fitness doubts and long-term absences.

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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