While Maxime Esteve is back from injury and Axel Tuanzebe, Hannibal and Lyle Foster have now all returned from AFCON, the Clarets’ squad continues to be stretched.
Parker has often made wholesale changes in cup competitions – and with Burnley’s priority being Premier League survival, you’d expect the same to be the case this weekend.
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But the Clarets aren’t the only side with selection issues, with Millwall also likely to be without a number of key names.
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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1. Zeki Amdouni (Burnley) - out
The forward is expected to remain sidelined for the foreseeable future after being forced to undergo surgery during the summer on a crucial ligament tear. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty
2. Jordan Beyer (Burnley) - out
The defender is sidelined with a hamstring problem having just recovered from a long-standing knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse
3. Josh Cullen (Burnley) - out
The skipper is facing around nine months on the sidelines after suffering a devastating ACL injury in the game against Everton. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Photo: Molly Darlington
4. Zian Flemming (Burnley) - doubt
The striker is facing a race against time to be fit to face his former side after missing the last three games with a knock. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard