The defender continues to be sidelined with some niggling issues after recovering from a long-standing knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)placeholder image
The defender continues to be sidelined with some niggling issues after recovering from a long-standing knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Burnley v Aston Villa early team news: 4 ruled out injured and 3 fitness doubts

Burnley have very few injury concerns left to contend with heading into Sunday’s encounter with Aston Villa.

The Clarets have very little to play for, other than personal pride, after their relegation was confirmed following last month’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.

The club parted ways with Scott Parker in the wake of that game, with first-team coach Mike Jackson taking caretaker charge of the 3-1 defeat to Leeds United.

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The club’s first-team coach was boosted by the returns of Hannibal and Zeki Amdouni at Elland Road, with the latter making his first Clarets appearance in two years.

Both sides have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Sunday’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:

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