Hannibal
BURTunisia
Right
Jan 21, 2003
23
6'0"
163 lb
AM
CM
Creative Playmaker
BurnleyOut several weeks
Hannibal will be out for several weeks due to a hamstring injury, according to coach Scott Parker. "Hannibal no, he is probably a couple of weeks away and it wasn't as bad as we initially thought, but it will take a little longer."
Analysis: Hannibal was forced off with an injury in the last match against Fulham, and medical tests revealed a hamstring issue that will sideline him for several weeks. The midfielder had been a starter prior to the injury, so his absence could be felt, with Lesley Ugochukwu expected to see increased minutes until he returns.
Forced off injured
Hannibal was forced off in the 17th minute of Saturday's clash against Fulham due to an apparent hamstring injury, the club announced.
Analysis: Hannibal was forced off in the first half of Saturday's clash against Fulham due to an apparent hamstring injury. The midfielder will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue, but the way he limped off the pitch does not look promising. If his absence is confirmed, Lesley Ugochukwu is expected to see increased minutes in the upcoming matches.
Two assists in home loss
Hannibal assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat versus Brentford.
Analysis: Hannibal provided two assists as his side fell to a 4-3 defeat. The assists, which both came from crosses, helped his side go from 3-1 behind to 3-3. This was only his ninth start of the season, with four coming in the most recent matches. He is now up to three assists for the season, having not provided an assist since October. This is his fourth time this season that he has created two or more chances.
Scores in victory
Hannibal was injured and subbed out in the 83rd minute of Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace. He scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) before exiting the match.
Analysis: Hannibal scored his first goal of the season on a well-worked move in the first half of Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace, finishing off a good pass from Marcus Edwards. He added three tackles and a season-high two blocks in the outing. The midfielder has started the last two matches, recording one goal and nine crosses during that span.
Back in starting XI
Hannibal (not injury related) is in the initial lineup for Wednesday's match against Manchester United.
Analysis: Hannibal will face his former team immediately after returning from international duty. He played mostly off the bench during the initial stretch of the season, but he could now get the nod more often during the busy period.
Could play Wednesday
Hannibal (international duty) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Manchester United, according to manager Scott Parker. "Hannibal trained with us this morning. Hopefully we will have him available."
Analysis: Hannibal has returned from his time at AFCON and trained this morning, leaving the midfielder as a potential option for Wednesday. That said, even if the midfielder is an option, he will likely only find a role on the bench, with a minimal four starts in 13 appearances this season while recording one assist.
Off to AFCON
Hannibal has been called up to serve with Tunisia at AFCON.
Analysis: Hannibal is not an option for the club until around mid-January again, as he will now be off at AFCON with his national team. This will help the midfielder out, as he will serve the final two games of his suspension while at AFCON. He is more of a rotational option, so this isn't a major blow for the club, only a loss in depth.
Handed four-game suspension
Hannibal has received a four-game suspension due to "indecent behavior."
Analysis: Hannibal was sanctioned for misconduct after spitting at or in the direction of Leeds United supporters on Oct. 18. The four-game suspension has immediate effect, meaning the playmaker won't be available for the matches against Newcastle, Fulham, Bournemouth and Everton. He'd be eligible to return against Newcastle United on Dec. 30, but that's only if he's not called up by Tunisia to participate in the upcoming AFCON.
Key assist in win
Hannibal assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Hannibal completed just one pass after being subbed into a tied match in second-half stoppage time Sunday. The pass was the fixture's most decisive as it assisted Burnley's third goal in their 3-2 victory over Wolverhampton. The assist was the midfielder's first of the season. After starting Burnley's first three league fixtures, Hannibal has been a substitute five times and gone unused on the bench once across their last six matches.
Back in starting XI
Hannibal started Tuesday's Carabao Cup loss to Cardiff City.
Analysis: Hannibal opened the Premier League season with three straight starts, but fell to the bench in the last two matches. He returned to the starting XI in the Carabao Cup, a disappointing loss to Cardiff City. Hannibal will rotate in the team, but seems set for a run off the bench in Premier League action.
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