Burnley manager Nicky Hayen expects Amdouni, Roberts back against Notts County
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Burnley manager Nicky Hayen confirmed that Zeki Amdouni and Connor Roberts are likely to return for the Carabao Cup tie against Notts County this weekend. Amdouni missed pre-season due to his World Cup involvement, while Roberts has been working on regaining fitness after a lengthy injury layoff. This match will mark Hayen’s competitive debut as Burnley's head coach after a challenging pre-season. Hayen expressed eagerness for the match as the team looks to improve after failing to win in pre-season.
- •Amdouni and Roberts expected to return for Burnley
- •Match against Notts County in Carabao Cup
- •Hayen’s first competitive match as Burnley manager
- •Burnley did not win any pre-season matches
- •Hayen focused on executing tactical ideas from pre-season
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Burnley boss confirms duo are expected to return against Notts County
"Burnley manager Nicky Hayen has confirmed that both Zeki Amdouni and Connor Roberts could return for their season opener this weekend.The Clarets face Notts County in the first round of the Carabao Cu...
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