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Clarets boss looks ahead to Anfield trip

2026-01-15T14:58:30.727Z

PARKER'S PRE-MATCH POINTS: LIVERPOOL (A)

Clarets boss looks ahead to Anfield trip

2026-01-15T14:58:30.727Z

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Burnley return to Premier League action following last weekend's FA Cup exploits with a trip to Anfield, the home of Liverpool, on Saturday.

Ahead of the clash on Merseyside, Scott Parker spoke to the media, here's the main talking-points from his weekly press conference.

ANFIELD AWAITS

"It was a painful defeat (to Liverpool) at Turf Moor earlier in the season - there were a few results in that early part of the season that hurt.

"We don't look back though - we only look forwards.

"We took massive positives from that performance, and those can stand us in good stead for this weekend at Anfield.

"We're going to need to be at our best - and if we are, hopefully we can be on the right side of a result."

TEAM NEWS

"Joe (Worrall) is in contention. He's close now. He's been on the grass and we'll make a decision on him tomorrow before we travel.

"Zian (Flemming) won't make it. He's a little bit behind, but could be back for the next game.

"Lyle (Foster) is feeling a bit better after illness. He's probably not quite 100 per-cent, but we'll see how he is tomorrow and make a call on his availability thereafter."

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AFCON RETURNEES

"It's been pleasing to get the lads back - they've brought a freshness into the group.

"Fresh eyes, fresh energy - which can only be of benefit.

"They loved their time with their respective countries, but they return fully-focused on the battle that lies ahead for us now.

"It's been good to have them back."

BARNES STAKING A CLAIM

"Ash is in contention.

"I was really pleased with the impact he made last weekend, coming in and scoring a couple of goals.

"As always, everyone is fighting for places here - we want competition for places and Ash certainly staked a claim with his performance against Millwall.

"It wasn't an easy game, FA Cup games never are, but Ash and the team applied themselves really well - he was well deserving of the two goals on the day."