Connor Roberts
BURWales
Right
Sep 23, 1995
30
5'9"
159 lb
RB
--
--
BurnleyNeeds more time
Roberts (strain) is still a "little way off" from a return, according to manager Scott Parker, per Holly Bacon of the BBC.
Analysis: Roberts is not yet ready for his return and looks likely to need to wait until the final month of the season, as he is still deemed a bit away from being fit. This has been a rough spell for the defender, who has yet to appear this season, suffering the injury in August. The hope will be that he sees the field again this season, having just under two months to make it come to fruition.
Still weeks away
Roberts (strain) is still weeks away from a return, according to manager Scott Parker. "These guys aren't ready yet, they're some weeks away. They've missed a lot of football. They're in the early stages of coming back, which is a positive."
Analysis: Roberts has had a mysterious injury that's kept him out the entire campaign. There hasn't been a ton of info on it outside of him suffering numerous setbacks. He played in a preseason game following a muscle injury in late August and hasn't been right since. The full-back was fresh off a 40-start season with over 3,600 minutes played in the Championship.
Back in warm-ups
Roberts (strain) was able to return to warm-ups in training Wednesday, according to his club.
Analysis: Roberts is working on his return from a long-term injury and is seeing a bit of a boost, as he was able to join warm-ups at training. However, it appears he has yet to actually train with his teammates, leaving a return still at least a week or two away. The likely return for the defender is after the international break, with a slight chance of making it before then.
Still out long-term
Roberts (strain) is out long-term and is not expected to be ready for a few more weeks to months, according to manager Scott Parker. "Connor, more long-term, really, I don't see him being available in the coming weeks/months, really."
Analysis: Roberts was already claimed to be nowhere near training around a month ago and is not close to a return, as the defender is claimed to be out at least a few more weeks, possibly even months. This likely leaves the earliest return possible in March, although that is still up in the air depending on his training. This has been a brutal spell for the defender, having yet to play this season due to injuries.
Nowhere close to training
Roberts (strain) is still out and has yet to train, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "He's still a little way away. He's still someone who's not on the grass at the moment. He's certainly one that will be further down the line."
Analysis: Roberts is not nearing a return and is still in need of some recovery time, with the defender yet to train. That said, he seems to be facing some more weeks out before he does train, leaving a return anytime but soon. He still has yet to play all season, a rough trend for the defender.
Still needs time
Roberts (strain) is doing fine post-surgery and will need some time before returning, coach Scott Parker said in the press conference, according to Burnley Express. "Connor is doing alright post-surgery, but again, he will be some time."
Analysis: Roberts suffered a setback from a muscular injury mid October that required a surgery. The defender is doing alright, but his return to the pitch will be in some time, likely weeks if not more, according to coach Scott Parker. That said, Roberts is expected to be a depth option for the Clarets, therefore his absence doesn't impact the starting XI.
Suffers setback
Roberts (strain) has suffered a setback and is expected to miss a few more months, according to manager Scott Parker. "Connor has had a setback, so it's looking like a few months before we see him back. He's a strong character, and I am sure he will come through this stronger."
Analysis: Roberts was nearing a return and hoping to be fit by the end of the international break, but has instead suffered a setback and is looking at more time out, likely to miss a few months. This is a brutal development for the defender, likely to miss out for at least a month or two and delay a return until December. He has yet to debut this season, so no changes will be forced, although he will hope to return quickly and add back depth to their backline.
Potentially fit after break
Roberts (strain) is closing in on a return after the international break, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "Connor's back training with us. He seems to be moving in the right direction. Like I said, he's been training with us for the last two or three days. Hopefully that will continue over the international period and hopefully we can see him with us or within contention after that."
Analysis: Roberts is continuing to make progress throughout this week and is back in training, although he is not yet an option for play. Instead, the defender will miss out until after the international break, potentially fit to return following the break if his health is still progressing. He has yet to debut this season, so he will hope this comes to fruition after the extended stay on the sidelines.
Progressing, won't feature Saturday
Roberts (strain) is progressing through rehabilitation, but is not yet an option, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "He's on the grass and he's progressed, but he's still not with us. His work's increased a lot, so hopefully it won't be too long now for Connor."
Analysis: Roberts is seeing some progress this week but is not yet fit for play, with the defender getting back on grass but having yet to join the group. That said, he is still outside the group and looking for a return, hopefully coming in the next few matches. He could see the field when they face Aston Villa on Oct. 5, although that is up in the air depending on his training.
Won't return soon
Roberts (strain) is back on the grass but isn't expected to return in a few weeks, manager Scott Parker told media Friday. "He's back on the grass," Parker revealed. "He's reacting in the right way from his treatment but he's still probably a few weeks away. But initially, from where we were, he's definitely heading in the right direction. We'll see how the next couple of weeks go when we pick up his work and hopefully he comes through that and keeps improving, so we'll see how that goes."
Analysis: Roberts was initially expected to return to action after the September international break, but now he's not likely to see action until October -- and that's if he doesn't suffer more setbacks. Roberts isn't expected to be a regular option for minutes even when healthy, though, so he's not likely to have a lot of fantasy upside once he's back to full fitness.
Select Player
Search and select a player to compare