Burnley boosted as Roberts closes in on long-awaited return
Connor Roberts could be edging closer to a long-awaited return for Burnley after missing the start of the Premier League campaign through injury.
The Welsh international has yet to feature this season but is believed to be nearing full fitness, offering a timely boost for Scott Parker as they look to strengthen their defensive options.
Remarkably, Burnley have remained unbeaten in every competitive match Roberts has played since last November. The right-back last tasted defeat on 3 November 2024, when the Clarets were beaten 1-0 away at Millwall, but he has since been part of a remarkable sequence of results.
Since that setback at The Den, Burnley have put together a run of 32 games without defeat with the 29-year-old involved, securing 21 wins and 11 draws across league and cup fixtures. His consistency and influence down the flank have made him a key figure in the side's resilience over the past year.
While Roberts has suffered defeat on international duty with Wales during that time, his domestic record stands out as one of the most impressive individual streaks in English football.
Burnley supporters will be eager to see him back in action, with his return expected to provide not just defensive stability but also the determination that has underpinned the club's recent success.