Axel Tuanzebe was a noticeable absentee from Burnley’s squad for yesterday’s clash against West Ham.
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Not only was the 28-year-old dropped from Burnley’s starting XI, he didn’t even feature among the substitutes.
But with Scott Parker opting to revert to a back four for the home clash against the Hammers, Tuanzebe was the man sacrificed.
The DR Congo international, however, was unavailable for selection due to an injury.
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“He picked up an injury just in his Achilles,” Parker confirmed to the Burnley Express afterwards.
James Ward-Prowse was also unavailable on Saturday due to being ineligible to face his parent club, but he will now be hoping to make his debut at Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.
Quilindschy Hartman was left out once again, while Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, Josh Cullen, Mike Tresor and Zeki Amdouni all remain sidelined.
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