Burnley confirms Worrall's return, Humphreys ruled out for Norwich trip

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:25 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Burnley confirms Worrall's return, Humphreys ruled out for Norwich trip

Summary

Burnley manager Nicky Hayen announced Joe Worrall will rejoin the squad for the trip to Norwich City on Saturday. Worrall returns after missing the previous fixture against Bradford, providing a defensive boost. In contrast, Bashir Humphreys will miss the match due to a knee injury and is set for further tests to assess his situation. Hayen confirmed Humphreys will definitely not participate in the upcoming game.

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•Joe Worrall returns to Burnley's squad for Saturday's match.
•Bashir Humphreys misses the game due to a knee injury.
•Hayen will evaluate Humphreys' injury status after further tests.
•Burnley faces Norwich City in the Championship.

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4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Burnley boss reveals injury blow but defender set for return

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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 ...
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