Josh Cullen
BURRepublic of Ireland
Right
Apr 7, 1996
30
5'9"
154 lb
CM
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Deep-Lying Playmaker
BurnleyACL injury confirmed
Cullen (knee) will be sidelined for an extended period as he'll require surgery to repair an ACL problem, the club reported Tuesday
Analysis: Cullen is likely to miss the rest of the season with this issue, dealing a significant blow to Burnley's midfield. Prior to the issue, he started 18 games, scoring two goals and two assists while averaging 40.4 accurate passes and 1.7 tackles per game over that period. Both Florentino Luis and Lesley Ugochukwu may continue to feature in Cullen's absence.
Still missing
Cullen (knee) is out for Tuesday's match against Newcastle.
Analysis: Cullen was set for further testing after he exited the field early Saturday, with the midfielder still not an option due to the apparent knee injury. This results in the loss of a regular starter as the club awaits a further diagnosis, with Florentino Luis making his way back into the starting XI due to his absence.
Set for further testing
Cullen (knee) is set for further testing following his early exit from Saturday's 0-0 draw against Everton, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "He doesn't look too good at the moment. Obviously, a player like Josh going down and instantly signalling to the bench, he doesn't look too good. We'll get some further tests on it, but at this point, he doesn't look too good."
Analysis: Cullen would need to leave the field early Saturday and is now set for further testing moving forward, with the midfielder hoping to avoid a serious injury despite some early doubts. The club's captain has yet to miss a start all season, so this would be a major loss for the side. The club would likely call Florentino Luis into Culen's spot if he were to miss further time, as he replaced him off the bench Saturday.
Exits due to injury
Cullen exited Saturday's game against Everton due to an apparent knee injury.
Analysis: Cullen appeared to have twisted his knee in a challenge and immediately signaled to the bench to depart the contest. Florentino Luis took his place in midfield. It remains to be seen if Cullen will recover in time to face Newcastle United on Tuesday.
Supplies assist in defeat
Cullen assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Fulham. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.
Analysis: Cullen's weighted through-ball setup the first Burnley goal Saturday, though they would be outlasted in a 3-2 defeat to Fulham. In addition tho his goal contribution, the midfielder added two tackles (two won) and two interceptions to the team's defensive effort across his 90 minutes of play. Cullen has been named to the starting XI in each of Burnley's first 16 league fixtures.
Pounces for late goal
Cullen scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus West Ham United.
Analysis: Cullen toed the ball just out of the reach of the keeper to score a consolation goal for Burnley late into second-half stoppage time Saturday. The holding-midfielder attempted two shots (one on goal) and made three clearances across his 90-minute shift. Cullen's two goals through his first 11 appearances (11 starts) match a career-high for goals in a single Premier Legaue campaign.
Continues as starter
Cullen has started in all seven games this season while scoring one goal on two shots and one assist on seven chances created.
Analysis: Cullen was a mainstay in the midfield last season when Burnley won the Championship and has not lost that spot this campaign, having yet to miss a start to begin the season. However, he is yet to earn a goal contribution in his past five appearances, with both of his goal contributions this campaign coming in one match. He does serve in more of a defensive role in the midfield, so this is no surprise, also registering 10 interceptions, 14 tackles and 19 clearances in the defense.
Two goal contribution in win
Cullen scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Sunderland.
Analysis: Cullen opened the scoring for Burnley on Saturday before assisting their second goal as the Clarets eased past Sunderland in a 2-0 victory. Across his 90 minutes of play, the holding midfielder contributed two blocks to the team's clean sheet effort. Cullen has played every minute in his first two league appearances this season. Expect him to be the catalyst in the engine room for the duration of Burnley's 2025-2026 EPL campaign.
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