Connor Roberts
30-Year-Old
Burnley
Premier
OUT
Injury Strain
Est. Return 5/1/2026
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.
Needs more time
Roberts (strain) is still a "little way off" from a return, according to manager Scott Parker, per Holly Bacon of the BBC.
ANALYSIS
Roberts is not yet ready for his return and looks likely to need to wait until the final month of the season, as he is still deemed a bit away from being fit. This has been a rough spell for the defender, who has yet to appear this season, suffering the injury in August. The hope will be that he sees the field again this season, having just under two months to make it come to fruition.
Roberts is not yet ready for his return and looks likely to need to wait until the final month of the season, as he is still deemed a bit away from being fit. This has been a rough spell for the defender, who has yet to appear this season, suffering the injury in August. The hope will be that he sees the field again this season, having just under two months to make it come to fruition.
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Still weeks away
Roberts (strain) is still weeks away from a return, according to manager Scott Parker. "These guys aren't ready yet, they're some weeks away. They've missed a lot of football. They're in the early stages of coming back, which is a positive."
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Back in warm-ups
Roberts (strain) was able to return to warm-ups in training Wednesday, according to his club.
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Still out long-term
Roberts (strain) is out long-term and is not expected to be ready for a few more weeks to months, according to manager Scott Parker. "Connor, more long-term, really, I don't see him being available in the coming weeks/months, really."
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Nowhere close to training
Roberts (strain) is still out and has yet to train, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "He's still a little way away. He's still someone who's not on the grass at the moment. He's certainly one that will be further down the line."
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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."
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