Maxime Esteve
23-Year-Old
Burnley
Premier
Leads backline in draw
Esteve was injured and subbed out in the 74th minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw versus AFC Bournemouth. He generated one tackle (zero won) and eight clearances before exiting the match.
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Esteve's eight clearances led the Burnley defensive effort Saturday as they played to a scoreless home draw versus Bournemouth. The talented young central defender has averaged 6.2 clearances per appearances across his last five appearances (five starts) in all competitions. Saturday marked just the fifth time across his 27 Premier League appearances (27 starts) in which Esteve did not play the full 90 minutes.
Esteve's eight clearances led the Burnley defensive effort Saturday as they played to a scoreless home draw versus Bournemouth. The talented young central defender has averaged 6.2 clearances per appearances across his last five appearances (five starts) in all competitions. Saturday marked just the fifth time across his 27 Premier League appearances (27 starts) in which Esteve did not play the full 90 minutes.
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Exits with illness
Esteve was taken off as a precaution due feeling sick in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bournemouth, according to coach Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "He just said he was ill. He said he felt like he was going to be sick on the pitch, so obviously in that moment you can't take that risk really and we brought him off."
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Only dealing with cramp
Esteve was taken off as a precaution due to a cramp in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Liverpool, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "No, it looked like it was cramp. He was getting cramps in both quads. That's what it was, so hopefully not too serious."
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Puts injury behind him
Esteve has started the last two matches, including Saturday's FA Cup win against Millwall.
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In starting lineup Wednesday
Esteve (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's matchup versus Manchester United.
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Won't be risked
Esteve (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Brighton, according to manager Scott Parker. "Max won't make the weekend. He's done some work on the grass today, but obviously, with the dynamics of how things went the last game, really, it's probably too much to risk with such a short turnaround. We can't afford the same situation in-game to have to make changes that early. We're siding on the air of caution. Pick him up, get some good work into him, and hopefully he'll be fit for Wednesday. We're hoping for a speedy recovery.
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Everton want him
Everton are ready to increase their efforts to sign Esteve, according to Football Insider.
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Esteve is widely expected to remain in the Premier League since he's been one of the few bright spots for Burnley in the 2025/26 season. Everton are keen on signing the center-back, but Bayer Leverkusen are also believed to be interested in the defender.
Esteve is widely expected to remain in the Premier League since he's been one of the few bright spots for Burnley in the 2025/26 season. Everton are keen on signing the center-back, but Bayer Leverkusen are also believed to be interested in the defender.