Burnley have suffered a significant injury blow with attacking midfielder Aaron Ramsey ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring problem. The news comes as the club prepares for a critical home game against Derby County this Saturday, a match manager Nicky Hayen has labelled a must-win.
Manager Nicky Hayen delivered the update, confirming the extent of the setback. "Unfortunately Aaron Ramsey is out for six weeks with his hamstring, so it's another one on the list," Hayen said. The injury pushes the total number of players unavailable for the weekend to 15, a major headache for a side sitting 24th in the Championship with just three points from seven games.
With Ramsey sidelined, Hayen must find a solution for the right wing role. The manager indicated that internal options Marcus Edwards and Mike Tresor are the primary candidates to step in. He has ruled out bringing in a free agent as a short-term fix, stating the decision on how to cover the position will be made in the coming days. "This is a possibility in the upcoming hours and days," Hayen said. "We're aware now also with Aaron being injured that we have to take a decision."
There is a small boost in defence, with Anel Ahmedhodzic having fully recovered from a recent illness and available for selection. His return is a welcome development for a team that has conceded 16 goals this season, the second-worst defensive record in the division. Burnley's recent form reads zero wins from their last five outings, a run that includes a 3-1 defeat at Swansea last time out where Largie Ramazani scored their lone goal.
The context makes Saturday's fixture against 22nd-placed Derby at Turf Moor even more pressing. A victory is essential to climb off the bottom of the table and build momentum. Fans can check the full upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures page and review the full squad situation, including all absentees, on the squad list. The match kicks off on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Background and full detail: Burnley Express
