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Clarets boss looks ahead to Sunday's trip to London

2024-10-31T16:00:26.011Z

PARKER PREVIEWS MILLWALL VISIT

Clarets boss looks ahead to Sunday's trip to London

2024-10-31T16:00:26.011Z

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Head Coach Scott Parker is expecting a 'tough' afternoon at the Den this weekend, but believes his side have the qualities to 'cause problems' as the Clarets take on Millwall in the Sky Bet Championship.

Burnley travel to South London on Sunday afternoon in fine form and boast a nine-match unbeaten league run, however, Parker is well aware of the challenge that comes with visiting the Lions.

Speaking to the media on Thursday afternoon, Parker said: “This will be a tough game. It’s a tough place to go, it’s a certain style in which they play, so there’s a big test ahead of this young team at the weekend.

“In saying that, we’re on a good run and we’re in a good place. We’ve got the quality to go to Millwall and cause them massive problems as well.

“We need to have a mindset going into the game of what we’re going to face and the challenges we’re going to face, but also understanding where we can bring our quality and cause them problems.”

The Clarets boss added: “This is a tough environment to go to. Some may see it as tough, some may see it as a great place to go and a great challenge.

“We will have our away fans there who have been nothing short of incredible for us this year. They’ve given us every bit of fighting spirit and desire that we need. Again, I have no doubt they will be a driving force for us at the weekend.”

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Parker was asked for an update on the squad's fitness and he provided a positive response regarding Hjalmar Ekdal's and Nathan Redmond's return from injury.

“Both (Redmond and Ekdal) are back in training, but it’s still early stages for both of them. It was really low level stuff but they’re both back on the grass and they’re back with the group, which is very pleasing.

"But as I said, they’re still probably a little way away from being selectable for the first team, but they’re definitely moving in the right direction.”

Winger Jeremy Sarmiento has missed the last two fixtures through injury, but Parker admits the Ecuadorian is 'getting closer' to returning to the matchday squad.

“He’s made good progress. There’s an option that he makes the weekend for us. We probably won’t know for sure until Friday or Saturday, but he’s definitely getting closer.”