Connor Roberts
30-Year-Old
Burnley
Premier
OUT
Injury Strain
Est. Return 1/24/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Roberts played a big role in the Championship last season, starting 40 times and producing five goal contributions (two goals, three assists.) The defender was excellent for the most part in the second division, which has kind of been the story of his career. In the Premier League, he started 19 times in 2021/22 and eight times in 2023/24. Surrounding those season were massive Championship campaigns and now with Kyle Walker in the mix, Roberts could be set for another underwhelming season, the main worry if drafting him in fantasy leagues.
Still needs time
Roberts (strain) is doing fine post-surgery and will need some time before returning, coach Scott Parker said in the press conference, according to Burnley Express. "Connor is doing alright post-surgery, but again, he will be some time."
ANALYSIS
Roberts suffered a setback from a muscular injury mid October that required a surgery. The defender is doing alright, but his return to the pitch will be in some time, likely weeks if not more, according to coach Scott Parker. That said, Roberts is expected to be a depth option for the Clarets, therefore his absence doesn't impact the starting XI.
Roberts suffered a setback from a muscular injury mid October that required a surgery. The defender is doing alright, but his return to the pitch will be in some time, likely weeks if not more, according to coach Scott Parker. That said, Roberts is expected to be a depth option for the Clarets, therefore his absence doesn't impact the starting XI.
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Suffers setback
Roberts (strain) has suffered a setback and is expected to miss a few more months, according to manager Scott Parker. "Connor has had a setback, so it's looking like a few months before we see him back. He's a strong character, and I am sure he will come through this stronger."
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Potentially fit after break
Roberts (strain) is closing in on a return after the international break, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "Connor's back training with us. He seems to be moving in the right direction. Like I said, he's been training with us for the last two or three days. Hopefully that will continue over the international period and hopefully we can see him with us or within contention after that."
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Progressing, won't feature Saturday
Roberts (strain) is progressing through rehabilitation, but is not yet an option, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "He's on the grass and he's progressed, but he's still not with us. His work's increased a lot, so hopefully it won't be too long now for Connor."
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Won't return soon
Roberts (strain) is back on the grass but isn't expected to return in a few weeks, manager Scott Parker told media Friday. "He's back on the grass," Parker revealed. "He's reacting in the right way from his treatment but he's still probably a few weeks away. But initially, from where we were, he's definitely heading in the right direction. We'll see how the next couple of weeks go when we pick up his work and hopefully he comes through that and keeps improving, so we'll see how that goes."
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Likely after international break
Roberts is expected to miss out until after the international break, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "Con is okay. He won't be ready for this weekend. The likelihood is that Con will probably feature back after the international break. He's had an injection and things seem to be progressing in the right way, so hopefully we'll see him after the international break now."
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