Scott Parker’s side were left empty-handed against both Manchester United and Liverpool either side of the international break – losing both games deep into stoppage-time.
This weekend they’re back at Turf Moor for a second straight game to face a Forest side now under new management.
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The City Ground outfit, who are in Carabao Cup action tonight against Swansea City, started life under Ange Postecoglou with a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal at the weekend.
They’ve taken four points from their first four games, which sees them sit just one point ahead of the Clarets in the table.
Both sides have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Saturday’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
The forward is expected to remain sidelined for the foreseeable future after being forced to undergo surgery during the summer on a crucial ligament tear. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
1. Zeki Amdouni (Burnley) - out
The forward is expected to remain sidelined for the foreseeable future after being forced to undergo surgery during the summer on a crucial ligament tear. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) Photo: Johnnie Izquierdo
The defender is now sidelined with a hamstring problem having just recovered from a long-standing knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
2. Jordan Beyer (Burnley) - out
The defender is now sidelined with a hamstring problem having just recovered from a long-standing knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse
The Dane missed Sunday’s game against Liverpool with a sore heel on his return from international duty. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
3. Jacob Bruun Larsen (Burnley) - doubt
The Dane missed Sunday’s game against Liverpool with a sore heel on his return from international duty. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
It had been hoped the Welshman would have made his return after the international break, but Parker confirmed he’s still facing a few more weeks on the sidelines. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
4. Connor Roberts (Burnley) - out
It had been hoped the Welshman would have made his return after the international break, but Parker confirmed he’s still facing a few more weeks on the sidelines. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey