With Scott Parker’s side gunning for promotion, one Burnley star has reportedly stepped up his recovery and could yet be in contention to return for the first time in six games against Sheffield Wednesday.
Burnley injury news
The Clarets have endured a mixed campaign back in the Championship. On the one hand, their goalscoring struggles have been clear for all to see with Parker’s style unentertaining more often than not. But on the flip side, they have been remarkable on the defensive front – conceding just nine goals in 33 games to move within five points of Sheffield United in the final automatic promotion spot.
There’s still a gap to bridge and one that Parker should be desperate to overcome in the remaining months of the campaign. The last thing he will want is to be involved in the uncertainty of the play-offs, which often throws form out the window.
With that said, the Clarets boss will be relieved to see one particular player on his way back to full fitness. As relayed by the Burnley Express, Luca Koleosho is now back in training and could yet return against Sheffield Wednesday this weekend.
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The winger has missed the last six games in all competitions, in which Burnley have scored just four times – highlighting how desperate they are for an attacking spark.
Having started 19 Championship games prior to his injury, Koleosho will be keen to come straight back into Parker’s side and find a bit of form, himself. With just two goals to his name all season however, the Italian has been among those guilty of a quiet campaign within Burnley’s frontline at times.
“Deadly” Koleosho can finally make his mark
Now, more than ever, Parker needs as many attacking options as possible as he looks to combine his side’s sensational defensive record with a functioning attack to seal automatic promotion. The arrival of Marcus Edwards has already helped on that front, but now the return of Koleosho should hand the Clarets manager another welcomed boost.
With just 13 games remaining in the Championship, Burnley have a five-point gap to make up and an attacking star to welcome back at the perfect time. They’ve been impenetrable in recent months but must ensure that a blunt attack doesn’t stand in the way of promotion.
Described as “deadly” by analyst Ben Mattinson, if Koleosho can return with a bang and instantly add to his two goals, then those at Turf Moore will be handed the ultimate boost.
