Maxime Esteve, Joe Worrall and Zian Flemming are all fitness doubts ahead of Saturday’s trip to the Amex, where the Clarets will be aiming to end a miserable run of 10 games without a win.
Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, Josh Cullen and Zeki Amdouni are all sidelined, while Axel Tuanzebe, Hannibal and Lyle Foster remain away at AFCON.
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With that in mind, manager Scott Parker is fairly limited in terms of what changes he can make to his side on the south coast this weekend.
Here’s how we expect the Clarets to line up:
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9. RW - Marcus Edwards
The diminutive winger has been excellent since he's come into the starting XI, bringing in a level of creativity not previously seen (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk
10. LW - Jacob Bruun Larsen
Loum Tchaouna failed to take his chance on Tuesday, so Bruun Larsen will be hoping to reclaim his starting role - although Jaidon Anthony is also in the picture (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty
11. ST - Armando Broja
Assuming he's fit after that late knock against Newcastle, Broja will be looking to continue his recent run of improved performances (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk