Ashley Barnes is closing in on a Claret comeback but won’t be ready to face Tottenham at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Barnes has been sidelined since finally giving in to a hernia problem on New Year’s Day.
The six-goal striker has since undergone surgery to repair the damage and following a programme of rehabilitation is getting close to a return to full speed.
“Barnesy is back on the grass with us now, which is another step forward for him, training with the first-team group,” confirmed manager Sean Dyche.
“He’s not ready for this weekend but he’s back in full training, which will do him the world of good, and he’s happy to be out there, of course.