Scott Parker handed major injury scare as Burnley man stretchered off against England
Armando Broja had to be stretchered off during Albania’s World Cup qualifier against England – handing Burnley a potentially major injury blow.
The striker was seen holding his hands to his head as he was taken off the pitch during stoppage-time as the three Lions ran out 2-0 winners.
Broja, a second-half substitute, appeared to fall awkwardly as he turned on the ball on the left wing.
Given the 24-year-old’s injury record, which has seen his game time severely limited in recent years, Clarets fans will rightly be concerned about Broja’s availability moving forwards.
The Albanian international missed 11 months after suffering a serious knee injury in December 2022, while his game time at Everton was also limited by achilles and ankle problems.
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The frontman has only made seven appearances since signing from Chelsea during the summer, with only five of those coming in the Premier League – all from the bench. In total he’s seen just 85 minutes of action in the league.
But with Lyle Foster due to be called up for South Africa next month for the upcoming African Cup of Nations, an extended absence for Broja will leave Scott Parker light on options in attack.
That will leave Burnley with just Zian Flemming and Ashley Barnes as their recognised number nines should Broja’s injury be confirmed as a serious one.
It comes after Broja’s Burnley teammate Quildinschy Hartman had to pull out of the Netherlands squad through illness.
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