Ex-Premier League midfielder Michael Brown believes Burnley’s 2-2 draw in opposition to Manchester United on Wednesday demonstrated struggle however that the Clarets’ need assist to face an opportunity of surviving within the high flight:
“Can they strengthen and bring reinforcements in? For all of the effort, the desire and the tactical knowledge that Scott Parker is trying to drill in with patient build-up and creativity towards the top of the pitch, you still feel they’re really light in that squad and they need reinforcements.
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“They’ve misplaced their captain [Josh Cullen] for a protracted time period so a powerful, skilled midfielder can be key to attempt to preserve the season alive.
“That gap is getting too strong for them now. They will run out of steam if they don’t get points very quickly – it’s just human nature.
“They’ve had a go this season however now that hole has began to look actually regarding and over the following time period I believe it’ll worsen if they cannot get a couple of gamers in throughout January.”
[BBC]