Burnley manager Scott Parker says he needs to "think hard" about whether to play midfielder Hannibal Mejbri in Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round tie at rivals Preston North End, with a racism allegation overshadowing the fixture.
Less than two weeks ago, Hannibal accused Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him during a goalless Championship draw between the two sides.
Preston said Montenegro international Osmajic "strongly refuted" the claims.
The Football Association investigation is not expected to be concluded before Saturday's fixture, meaning both players could feature in the Lancashire derby at Deepdale.