Joe Worrall
BUREngland
Right
Jan 10, 1997
29
6'4"
141 lb
CB
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Controlled Centre Back
BurnleyShould play Monday
Worrall (undisclosed) is an option for Monday's match against Sunderland, according to manager Scott Parker, per Melissa Edwards of the BBC.
Analysis: Worrall is finally back as an option for his team after some weeks out, not an option since Dec. 20 due to an undisclosed injury. His main focus moving forward will be to remain fit, missing 13 games this season through injury. He has only started in one of his six appearances this season, likely to earn a bench spot to begin.
Misses call Saturday
Worrall (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Tottenham.
Analysis: Worrall misses the squad again on Saturday and remains sidelined after an undisclosed injury. He has now been absent for six consecutive league matches for Burnley. His role has been limited this season with only one start in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, therefore his absence doesn't impact the starting XI.
Could return Saturday
Worrall (undisclosed) could be available for Saturday's clash against Tottenham, according to manager Scott Parker. "Both Zian and Joe have trained this week, Zian came back a little bit later than Joe so we will make a call on him after tomorrow's session."
Analysis: Worrall has missed Burnley's last five league matches due to an undisclosed injury. His return would add depth to the defensive line, but he's not likely to have a big role for the Clarets. He's made just one start in the 2025/26 EPL campaign.
Not fit Saturday
Worrall (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.
Analysis: Worrall misses the squad for Saturday's clash against Liverpool after returning to grass training earlier in the week but failing to clear late testing. The defender was considered a late call ahead of the match but is ultimately held out. He has started only one of his six appearances this season and continues in a depth role once fully fit.
Late call to face Liverpool
Worrall is a late call to face Liverpool on Sunday, according to manager Scott Parker. "Joe Worrall is close, he has been on the grass, and we will make a call on him after tomorrow."
Analysis: Worrall has been backon grass this week in training, and that is leading to the defender to a near return, as he will now be a late call for Saturday. He will probably be met with testing ahead of the match, and that will be used to decide if he plays or not. He has only started in one of his six appearances all season, set for a depth role when fit
Still needs another week
Worrall (undisclosed) is out for the club's next two games, according to manager Scott Parker. "Joe Worrall's moving in the right direction, the next two games may come a little bit quick for him."
Analysis: Worrall picked up a training injury and is still recovering from his injury, as the defender is now expected to miss two more games. He would then be set for a return on Jan. 10 against Millwall in an FA Cup match, giving him a week to return. The club is low on defensive options due to injuries, hoping to recover a few of them soon.
Deemed training injury
Worrall (undisclosed) was out of Saturday's 0-0 draw due to a training injury, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "He picked up an injury yesterday in training. He picked up a little niggle. Obviously, Joe's been out [of the side] for a little bit of time, weeks previous to this, and he's picked up an injury after coming back in. It was a late call."
Analysis: Worrall was deemed out ahead of Saturday's match with what has now been deemed a training injury, only missing out as a late call. The good news for the club is that his issues appear to be minor, likely working towards a return soon. A return against Newcastle on Tuesday could come after being a late call, although he may have to settle for a return when facing Brighton on Jan. 3.
Out with injury
Worrall is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Everton due to an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Worrall misses out in this matchup, though the specifics of the injury haven't been revealed. His next chance to play will come against Newcastle United on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Eight clearances in tie
Worrall had eight clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.
Analysis: Worrall anchored a Burnley backline that absorbed sustained pressure, helping limit Bournemouth to one shot on target despite greater possession and 16 attempts. The resistance finally cracked just after the hour mark, when Antoine Semenyo's curling finish punished a rare breakdown, but Burnley's structure largely held firm for the rest of the afternoon. Worrall replaced the injured Maxime Esteve (knock) in central defense and contributed solidly with eight clearances for his first Premier League start this campaign.
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