Burnley injury update ahead of Portsmouth test as Aaron Ramsey 'edges closer' to return
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
The 22-year-old hasn’t featured for the Clarets since suffering a serious knee injury during the defeat to Arsenal in February of last year.
The attacking midfielder first stepped back on the grass in September, but still required a lengthy recovery process to get him back up to speed.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdElsewhere, Jordan Beyer, Enock Agyei, Manuel Benson and Nathan Redmond also remain sidelined.
When asked if there’s anything new to report on the injury front ahead of Saturday’s trip to Portsmouth, Parker said: “No, not really. Everyone who you'd expect to be fit is fit.
“Boys are starting to come back now, they’re certainly being on the grass and training with us more.
“Redmond, Enock, Benny and Ramsey are still a little bit away. But Ramsey is certainly edging a little bit closer.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide Ad

“The other boys are starting to participate a little bit more, fully in training, but they still need more work. But we're heading in the right direction with them boys.”
Away from the injury news, Jonjo Shelvey will be pushing to make his Burnley debut after not featuring in the first two games following his move.
Speaking after Monday night’s 0-0 draw with Leeds United, Parker admitted Shelvey needed some more time on the training pitch before he could be considered for selection.
The likes of Shurandy Sambo, Oliver Sonne and Mike Tresor, meanwhile, have all been left out of Burnley’s squad in recent weeks too.
Comment Guidelines
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.