TEAM NEWS: BURNLEY V BLACKPOOL

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All the team news ahead of the first Lancashire derby of the season

2022-08-20T08:30:00.000Z

TEAM NEWS: BURNLEY V BLACKPOOL

All the team news ahead of the first Lancashire derby of the season

2022-08-20T08:30:00.000Z

All the team news ahead of the first Lancashire derby of the season

It’s the first time Burnley, Blackburn Rovers, Preston North End and Blackpool have all been in the same division since the 1960/61 season.

Burnley

Manuel Benson and Nathan Tella came off the bench in Tuesday’s draw with Hull City.

Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Scott Twine and Kevin Long are making good progress in their recovery from injuries. However, Saturday’s derby may come too soon for them.

Ashley Westwood remains a long-term absentee with an ankle injury.

Blackpool

Manager Michael Appleton had to withdraw two loan players in the win at Loftus Road. Charlie Patino (Arsenal) turned an ankle in the first half and Lewis Fiorini (Manchester City) picked up a hamstring injury later in the game.

Josh Bowler got the only goal against his former club on Tuesday night. It was the Tangerines first win at Loftus Road for 50 years.

Striker Gary Madine didn’t travel to London because of a bruised shin.

Both Luke Garbutt and Keshi Anderson haven’t featured yet this season because of knee injuries.

Striker Jake Beesley scored for Rochdale in the EFL Cup tie at Turf Moor last season. Now at Blackpool, he is out of action with a stress fracture of the foot.