Burnley could have 8 players missing vs Liverpool as Scott Parker makes 'frustrating' admission

Liverpool hosts relegation-threatened Burnley in the Premier League this weekend, with Scott Parker facing a long injury list as he keeps his fingers crossed over two players

Burnley boss Scott Parker(Image: Getty Images)

Burnley could find itself battling with a long injury list as Liverpool hosts the relegation-threatened side this weekend.

The Reds will be aiming to strengthen their hold on the top four, having gone unbeaten in their last nine outings in the Premier League, and 11 across all competitions. After three straight draws in the league though, Arne Slot will be eager to get back to winning ways.

Liverpool has four players confirmed to be out for Saturday's game, including Mohamed Salah, who remains away at the Africa Cup of Nations despite Egypt’s defeat to Senegal on Wednesday. Saturday’s visitors though could have twice as many missing.

Burnley has been hit by the news that attacking midfielder Mike Tresor is set to face a number of weeks on the sidelines with an ankle injury. The 26-year-old picked up a knock within minutes of coming off the bench during the recent defeat to Newcastle.

“Really frustrating,” Parker admitted when speaking to reporters on Thursday. “It's been a long, long road for Mikey for many, many reasons. Partly, you know, Mikey can be accountable for.

“I've said it to you numerous times, since coming in here, after a sticky bit at the start of the season, he’s come in and has been really incredible in terms of everything he's done.

Mike Tresor is out due to an ankle injury(Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images)

“We've seen his quality. He’s got himself into an unbelievable position where he's on the bench and he's now coming into games. He's edging closer to maybe starting games.

“But he's been hit with this injury, which is not ideal, of course not. But it's football sometimes and it's professional sport.”

Zian Flemming remains out, with Parker revealing the forward could return in Burnley’s upcoming game against Tottenham. Meanwhile, Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, Josh Cullen and Zeki Amdouni are all long-term absentees.

The visitors could have center-back Joe Worrall back this weekend though, while forward Lyle Foster is back in training. Parker is set to make a calle on the former’s involvement ahead of the game, while he admitted the latter is “still not probably at 100 per cent” after missing the FA Cup tie against Millwall through illness.

Burnley will be looking to gain some revenge this weekend after Liverpool’s dramatic win at Turf Moor earlier in the season. A stoppage-time penalty from Salah proved to be the difference after a handball from Hannibal Majbri.

"It was a painful defeat (to Liverpool) at Turf Moor earlier in the season - there were a few results in that early part of the season that hurt,” Parker admitted.

"We don't look back though - we only look forwards. We took massive positives from that performance, and those can stand us in good stead for this weekend at Anfield.

"We're going to need to be at our best - and if we are, hopefully we can be on the right side of a result."