Does the under-pressure Clarets boss continue with the same approach? Or does he switch things up and cast an eye to next season, even if he might not be the man in the dugout?
It’s understood some of Parker’s recent team selections have been made with one eye on the summer, to get certain names out there in the shop window.
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But while the Clarets have nothing to play for other than personal pride, Parker will still want to be competitive and at least get back to winning ways before the season is up.
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets will line up at Elland Road on Friday night:
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1. GK - Martin Dubravka
Despite being one of Burnley's better players, it's been a tough season for Dubravka, who has kept only four clean sheets (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Photo: Carl Recine
2. RB - Kyle Walker
Assuming Burnley return to a back four, Walker will be back to right-back as opposed to playing higher up at wing-back (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
3. CB - Hjalmar Ekdal
It seems harsh to drop Bashir Humphreys, but Ekdal appears to be back in favour at the minute, starting the last three games (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PAUL ELLIS
4. CB - Maxime Esteve
The Frenchman was excellent last time out against Man City, proving why he's so highly thought of despite an underwhelming campaign (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey