Maxime Estève
BURFrance
Left
May 26, 2002
23
6'4"
192 lb
CB
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Controlled Centre Back
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Leads backline in draw
Esteve was injured and subbed out in the 74th minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw versus AFC Bournemouth. He generated one tackle (zero won) and eight clearances before exiting the match.
Analysis: Esteve's eight clearances led the Burnley defensive effort Saturday as they played to a scoreless home draw versus Bournemouth. The talented young central defender has averaged 6.2 clearances per appearances across his last five appearances (five starts) in all competitions. Saturday marked just the fifth time across his 27 Premier League appearances (27 starts) in which Esteve did not play the full 90 minutes.
Exits with illness
Esteve was taken off as a precaution due feeling sick in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bournemouth, according to coach Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "He just said he was ill. He said he felt like he was going to be sick on the pitch, so obviously in that moment you can't take that risk really and we brought him off."
Analysis: Esteve had to come off in the second half of Saturday's clash against the Cherries but avoided any injury, as the defender was simply feeling sick and could not continue. That said, this is a positive update for the club since it means they have likely sidestepped an injury scare at the back. He should remain a regular in the starting XI moving forward after starting every match but three across all competitions for the Clarets this season.
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