{
  "id": 3990590,
  "title": "Burnley boss reveals injury blow but defender set for return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/burnley-boss-reveals-injury-blow-but-defender-set-for-return",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T16:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/burnley-boss-reveals-injury-blow-162500088.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nicky Hayen, Burnley's manager, has disclosed a setback for the team, yet a positive update regarding a player's return. Joe Worrall is expected to rejoin the squad for their upcoming match against Norwich City on Saturday. However, Bashir Humphreys will be absent, sidelined by an injury. Worrall has been sidelined since the game against Bradford, but Hayen has now reinstated him, offering a reinforcement at the back for the Championship encounter at Carrow Road. Humphreys, on the other hand, is grappling with a knee issue and will undergo additional tests to ascertain the gravity of the injury. \"There are a few lads who can potentially make it back,\" Hayen stated. \"Joe (Worrall) will be back in the squad,\" he added. \"But, Bash (Bashir Humphreys), he is the only one who is not in the squad right now; he's injured and has a problem with his knee. We're scheduling additional tests to gauge how long he will be out, but he will definitely miss tomorrow's game. An afternoon test will provide more clarity on his recovery timeline. Until we receive definitive news, we cannot provide further details.\"",
  "summary": "Burnley boss Nicky Hayen has confirmed Joe Worrall will return to the squad for Saturday’s trip to Norwich City, but Bashir Humphreys will miss the game through injury.Worrall is back in contention ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Burnley manager Nicky Hayen reveals injury setback",
    "Joe Worrall set to return for Norwich City match",
    "Bashir Humphreys sidelined with knee injury"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}