Ashley Barnes will return to Brighton with Burnley todayAshley Barnes will return to Brighton with Burnley today
Ashley Barnes will return to Brighton with Burnley today

Burnley predicted line-up at Brighton: Sean Dyche's one key change plus huge Ashley Barnes and Dwight McNeil call

Sean Dyche has some key selection decisions to make as he takes his relegation threatened team to Brighton today.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche expects striker Wout Weghorst to be fit after he took a blow to the hip in Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Liverpool.

The Dutchman hobbled off with 15 minutes left, but took part in light training on Thursday and should be involved in the squad.

Ashley Barnes replaced Weghorst and has benefitted from 90 minutes for the under-23s in midweek, but Charlie Taylor, Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Matej Vydra remain out.

Barnes however could settle for a place on the bench against his former club as the 32-year-old continues to return to full fitness following a lengthy thigh injury.

Dyche said: “Barnesy is good around the group, the group know him well, we know he can operate in the Premier League – he’s made that clear.

“He’s always got that kind of edge to him, which gives him that freedom playing against anyone.

“He’s certainly a forward I’ve thought never carries much fear about him when he’s playing – he’s not bothered who hes playing against, what team he’s playing against.

“He’s always shown that side to him so it’s good to have him back around it.

“He can still get fitter and sharper, but he’s been training very well and is certainly up for the challenge.”

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