Burnley Could Have 8 Players Missing vs Liverpool as Scott Parker Makes 'Frustrating' Admission

Burnley face a significant injury crisis ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield, potentially missing up to eight players, as manager Scott Parker expressed frustration over key winger Mike Tresor's latest setback[1].

Mike Tresor's Timely Injury Blow

Mike Tresor, the 26-year-old winger who had recently broken into the first team, will miss the weekend trip to Liverpool after suffering an injury as a late substitute in Burnley's defeat to Newcastle United weeks ago. Initially appearing minor, the issue has worsened, sidelining him for a number of weeks. "I don’t really want to put a time scale [on things], but it’ll be a number of weeks," Parker stated ahead of the match. He described the timing as "really frustrating," noting Tresor's long road to prominence and the unpredictable nature of professional football: "It’s been a long, long road for Mikey... But he’s been hit with this injury, which is not ideal... We’ll get him back through this."[1]

Further Absences Pile Pressure on Squad

Joining Tresor on the sidelines are several others: Zian Flemming misses the game but could return for Tottenham Hotspur; long-term absentees include Jordan Beyer, Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts, and Josh Cullen[1]. Joe Worrall returns after sitting out recent matches, while striker Lyle Foster is back from illness following Burnley's FA Cup win last week. Players returning from the Africa Cup of Nations are also available for selection[1].

Liverpool's Relatively Clean Bill

In contrast, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot reported no fresh injury concerns. Long-term absences are limited to Conor Bradley (out for the season post-knee surgery), Alexander Isak (multiple months), and Giovanni Leoni (season-ending), with the rest of the squad fit[2][3].

The mounting absences leave Burnley depleted against a near-full-strength Liverpool, testing Parker's squad depth in this crucial fixture.

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