"Burnley captain Josh Cullen is set for a "prolonged period on the sidelines" after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Republic of Ireland midfielder suffered the injury early in the second half of Saturday's 0-0 draw with Everton before being replaced by Florentino Luis. Cullen had scans on Monday which confirmed the injury and the 29-year-old is set to undergo surgery. "Everyone at Burnley Football Club wishes Josh all the best for a successful and speedy recovery," the Clarets said in statement."
"Cullen started all 18 games of the season before missing Burnley's 3-1 defeat at Newcastle on Tuesday. Scott Parker's side are 19th in the Premier League and six points from safety after suffering eight defeats in their past 10 games. They have not won since a 3-2 victory at bottom side Wolves on 26 October."
Josh Cullen, Burnley captain and Republic of Ireland midfielder, has sustained a right anterior cruciate ligament injury and will require surgery. The injury occurred early in the second half of the 0-0 draw with Everton, after which Florentino Luis replaced him. Scans on Monday confirmed the ACL damage and indicate a prolonged period on the sidelines for the 29-year-old. Cullen had started all 18 league games before missing the 3-1 defeat at Newcastle. Burnley sit 19th in the Premier League, six points from safety, following eight defeats in their last ten matches and no win since 26 October.
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