Zeki Amdouni
BURSwitzerland
Both
Dec 4, 2000
25
6'1"
174 lb
RW
CF
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BurnleyDoubtful for Wednesday
Amdouni (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's match against Manchester City, according to Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express.
Analysis: Amdouni remains a doubt for a return as he tries to make a season debut before the end of the campaign, unable to fully recover yet after a torn ACL. That said, it appears Wednesday will come too soon, not wanting to risk the attacker coming back too quickly after the serious injury. Even if he does make the team sheet, a bench spot would only be likely, needing to build up fitness before finding a start.
Out Sunday
Amdouni (knee) is out for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Amdouni looks to have failed his testing for Sunday's match, as he is not on the team sheet after being a late call. This continues a rough season for the attacker, as he has yet to play due to an ACL injury. His main focus remains to appear on the field this season before the campaign closes, with only a few more games left to play.
Late call for Sunday
Amdouni (knee) will be a late call for Sunday's game at Nottingham Forest, according to manager Scott Parker. "Amdouni is moving in the right direction but we'll have to make a call on that."
Analysis: Amdouni was spotted training on grass earlier this month, and based on Parker's words, there might be a scenario in which Amdouni returns to the squad for this game -- or in a worst-case scenario, before the end of the season. Amdouni has been sidelined since August after suffering a torn ACL.
Trains on grass
Amdouni (knee) has trained on grass in a modified way, according to manager Scott Pakrer, per Holly Bacon of the BBC.
Analysis: Andouni is still dealing with his knee injury and is not close to being an option, as the attacker has only just started to train on grass. This has been a rough season for him, as a torn ACL in August has limited him to only a single appearance this season. That said, a return this season is very slim as he will likely just look ahead to the 2026/27 season, unlikely to see the field this campaign.
Ramping up work
Amdouni (knee) is still weeks away from a potential return, according to manager Scott Parker. "These guys aren't ready yet, they're some weeks away. They've missed a lot of football. They're in the early stages of coming back, which is a positive."
Analysis: Amdouni tore his ACL in August and is nearing the usual nine-month timeline for a return. Given his role on the team and that he still has a lot of training to do to get up to fitness, he still may not feature this season. His main hope is to get up to 100-percent fitness by around May.
Joins warm-ups
Amdouni (knee) was involved in team warm-ups Wednesday, according to his club.
Analysis: Amdouni was back on grass quite some time ago as he returns from a torn ACL, but is seeing even more progress this week, as the attacker was able to warm up with his teammates, although he didn't join full training. He remains at least a few weeks from a return, but this is a step in the right direction, with a return to training likely not far.
Back on grass
Amdouni (knee) has returned to grass but remains a far way from a return, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of Burnley Express. "It's brilliant that he's back on the grass and again, seeing him today [Thursday], I'm really pleased he's on the grass, but it's still a little bit of a journey for Zek. He's certainly heading in the right direction, though, and I'm really pleased with that."
Analysis: Amdouni went down in mid-August with an ACL injury, and in a bit of a surprise, the attacker is already making solid progress in his return, back on grass Thursday. This likely does mean a few more months before a return can even be thought about, currently eyeing a return sometime in April or May. That said, the attacker is still going to be a close call to return to this campaign, although he is running and eyeing a return to the field in a few weeks, so he is moving in the right direction.
Recovering well
Amdouni (knee) is recovering well during the early stages of his comeback from an ACL injury, per manager Scott Parker.
Analysis: Amdouni suffered the ACL injury in pre-season and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025/26 campaign. The forward isn't going to be a big part of the first team even when fully fit, and isn't a big blow to the starting XI. Amdouni could be back before the end of the season if everything goes to plan.
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