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JBG Hamstring Injury Mars Cup Win

Johann Berg Gudmundsson faces an anxious wait for tests on a hamstring injury that marred the FA Cup win over Peterborough.

The Icelandic wide man started his first game since early October, but lasted just 45 minutes with what Sean Dyche hopes is not a recurrence of the same injury.

And with Chris Wood also withdrawn with a tight hamstring – and the rested Ashley Barnes also managing an ongoing groin issue - the Clarets now await news on the trio’s fitness.

“Unfortunately, we are waiting on news of a hamstring with Johann,” confirmed boss Sean Dyche following the 4-2 Turf Moor win over the Posh

“We felt it was almost the perfect progression, going from half the other day to a full 90 today, but that hasn‘t happened and he’s had to come off.