Tanner, McCrorie, McNally: Bristol City injury news ahead of key Burnley Championship showdown
Bristol City injury latest ahead of their clash with automatic promotion hopefuls Burnley
Bristol City’s pursuit of a Championship play-off place continues this weekend when they travel to face third placed Burnley in an important showdown at the top of the league table.
The Robins are unbeaten in their last seven matches, in a run which has intensified the pressure on Tony Mowbray’s West Brom side, with in-form Coventry City also leaping ahead of Blackburn Rovers into fifth position after a huge shift in fortunes under manager Frank Lampard.
Burnley are just two points away from Sheffield United and Leeds United heading into the final eight games and are seeking an immideate return to the Championship under Scott Parker - a manager who already has two previous promotions to his name with Fulham and Bournemouth.
Championship fans can expect to see plenty of twists and turns throughout the remainder of the season as the likes of Middlesbrough, Watford and Millwall also push for a top six place. But what is the latest Bristol City injury news heading into the game against Burnley and is Liam Manning likely to welcome back any of his out of action stars in the weeks and months ahead as we approach the final furlong? Here’s the latest.
Bristol City defensive injury woes
Luke McNally - out: The 25-year-old defender with 26 appearances and three goals this term has been a big miss for the Robins in recent times after sustaining a cruciate ligament injury in early February.
Ross McCrorie - doubt: Bristol City are in line for a fitness boost with Liam Manning confirming that Ross McCrorie has returned to training over the March international break. The Scottish defender last played in a 1-1 draw with Cardiff and has been a huge miss in recent weeks.
"He's come back, looked good in training and looks well. Of course, you'd be silly not to take into account his history but to the same point, you don't want to be overcautious with it as well. He's the same, he's desperate to get going and desperate to win games, like we all are." said Liam Manning, via Bristol Live.
George Tanner - out: The full-back underwent knee surgery after picking up and injury against Sheffield United and now faces a period on the sidelines. He has racked up 26 appearances and has been a consistent performer this term. His absence will be a a tough blow to take for the Ashton Gate faithful.
Bristol City midfield and attacking injury issues
Ayman Benarous - out: Ayman Benarous has had a nightmare with injuries in recent seasons. He missed the entirety of last term with an ACL injury and suffered a further setback on his road to recovery earlier this campaign.
Adam Murphy - out: Bristol City fans are still waiting to see youngster signing Adam Murphy in the first team after his move from St Patrick’s Athletic. However, the Republic of Ireland under-21 international is closing in on a comeback after featuring for the reserve team.