Jacob Bruun Larsen was a noticeable absentee from Burnley’s squad on their return to action from the international break.
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The winger was left out of Parker’s 18-man squad for Sunday’s game against Liverpool, which came as a shock given he had started the previous two games against Sunderland and Manchester United at right-wing back.
Addressing Bruun Larsen’s absence, Parker revealed it was down to a knock picked up while away with Denmark during the international break.
“He just struggled,” the Clarets boss said.
"He came back from international duty with a bit of a sore heel. He trained yesterday [Friday] but was a bit uncomfortable with that and it was probably just a little bit too early, so I didn't want to risk that.”
Bruun Larsen wasn’t involved for Denmark’s first game over the international break, the goalless draw against Scotland, but did feature as a late sub during the 3-0 win against Greece.
Jacob Bruun Larsen, left, wasn't a part of Burnley's squad against Liverpool on Sunday. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttardplaceholder image
Jacob Bruun Larsen, left, wasn't a part of Burnley's squad against Liverpool on Sunday. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
Elsewhere, Bashir Humphreys and Armando Broja were named in a Burnley squad for the first time in a league game this season.
Broja even made his first league cameo for the Clarets, coming on as a late substitute.
Axel Tuanzebe missed out, while Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts and Zeki Amdouni all remain sidelined.
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