Prominent figures omitted from Burnley’s Sunderland test squad due to speculation about transfer out
The Burnley team for today’s matchup versus Sunderland at the top of the table is without a few prominent players.
Dara O’Shea is not involved in the transfer rumours that suggest he could join Wolves or Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
Manuel Benson is also omitted elsewhere. Luca Koleosho is hurt, while Josh Cullen is also expected to be out due to an injury.
Scott Parker is so obliged to start three Under-21 players and two goalkeepers on the bench.
Parker makes four complete changes from the 5-0 thrashing of Cardiff City the previous Saturday.
Vaclav Hladky is replaced in goal by James Trafford, who has returned from illness.
In lieu of O’Shea, CJ Egan-Riley starts for the Clarets in his maiden league game, partnering Maxime Esteve in the heart of defence.
Josh Brownhill is partnered by Han-Noah Massengo in centre midfield as he makes his first start of the year.
Andreas Hountondji, who replaces Koleosho on the left side of midfield, also makes his debut.
Jay Rodriguez and Lyle Foster are still an offensive duo.
fresh signee Joe Worrall hasn’t been involved yet, however Bashir Humphreys is named on the bench.
Zeki Amdouni, who has been linked to a move to Benfica, is also listed as a replacement.
There is no involvement from Ameen Al-Dakhil, Jordan Beyer, Hjalmar Ekdal, Hannes Delcroix, Aaron Ramsey, Nathan Redmond, or Mike Tresor.
TEAMS
Sunderland: Bellingham, Roberts, Rigg, Mayenda, Patterson, Cirkin, O’Nien, Mundle, Hume, Alese, Neil
Subs: Triantis, Hjelde, Poveda, Ekwah, Watson, Moore, Ballard, Browne, Rusyn, and Triantis
Burnley: Vitinho, Hountondji, Rodriguez, Foster, Brownhill, Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Pires, and Hountondji
Subs: Hugill, McDermott, Amdouni, Masara, Hladky, Green, Humphreys, McNally, Sambo, Hugill
Stephen Martin is the referee.
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