Antonio update

Michail Antonio will be available for the game against Burnley immediately after the international break.

The Hammer of the Year limped off after 28 minutes against Spurs to be replaced by Andy Carroll – an injury which most agreed changed the game.

Early fears that  Antonio had suffered a hamstring injury were shown to be unfounded after the game and Claretandhugh was told this morning that the issue is with his groin.

But we were told: “He should be okay after seven days and available for the game at Turf Moor. It’s a big relief as obviously it was worrying.”

Antonio had been feeling the issue during the week but declared himself fit before the match and although he was not at his absolute best,  the team was coping admirably and holding a great shape until he was forced off.

However, it now appears that the injury  was minor and that the main man will be back to terrorise the Clarets 🙂