Vincent Kompany has revealed the winger is set for a lengthy period on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury during the midweek defeat to Burnley.
Elsewhere, Josh Cullen, Jack Cork and Lyle Foster remain sidelined, but on a more positive note Jordan Beyer is back from suspension.
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets could line up at the Amex:
1. GK - James Trafford
Arijanet Muric is back fit and available, but the number one shirt remains Trafford's to lose. Photo: Michael Regan
2. RB - Vitinho
The full-back has performed well in recent weeks and has kept Connor Roberts out of the side. Photo: David Rogers
3. CB - Hjalmar Ekdal
Ekdal made a successful return to the side on Tuesday night on what was his first ever Premier League start. Photo: David Rogers
4. CB - Jordan Beyer
Back from suspension, you would back Kompany to put Beyer straight back into the starting line-up, with Dara O'Shea dropping out. Photo: Matt McNulty