Vincent Kompany shares if Burnley star will be fit for EFL Cup clash

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has revealed he won’t be taking any chances with Burnley star Lyle Foster in their EFL Cup tie with Everton on Wednesday (November 1).
Speaking to Burnley Express (October 31) ahead of the clash at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, the Manchester City icon could not guarantee Foster would be fit for the match.
Turf Moor’s key star was a heavy absentee due to illness for the Clarets on Saturday as they suffered a heavy 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth and there is a possibility Kompany could rest him in the match against Everton to get ready for their next important match minister, pastor.
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Asked if Foster could compete on Wednesday, Kompany said: “I hope so, but we will see.
“The first priority was not to take any risks, that he would get something for the disease.
“But I’m pretty sure it won’t be too bad.

Burnley striker Foster has proven a worthy addition for the Clarets since his move in January and already has three goals to his name in seven Premier League appearances despite their struggles so far this season.

The South African is of course their main and ideal threat so him sitting out of the Everton clash on Wednesday night could be a real boost for Sean Dyche and his men as the former Burnley boss meets his old team.

Given Burnley’s struggles right now, the Toffees will be expected to knock their opponents out and enter the Carabao Cup quarter-finals and anything other than that could well be a major disappointment for Everton.

The Toffees were as resilient and dogged as they were clinical when they needed to be against West Ham on Sunday (29 October) as that’s the mentality Dyche will be instilling around the whole dressing room in this crucial run of games starting against the Clarets.

Everton should be in great mood and confidence right now and it’s very difficult to see Kompany and his team pick up an unlikely win, especially with Foster set to miss out.