APRIL 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
DALE STEPHENS MIDFIELDER - NO TEAM
MIDFIELDER - NO TEAM
Burnley's Dale Stephens banned from driving for 12 months after being caught drink driving Burnley midfielder Dale Stephens has been banned from driving for 12 months and fined more than £3,000 after being caught drink driving.Step...
Fine going forward Stephens (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Brentford.
Impact Stephens is available again after missing the last few matches with COVID-19 and a minor injury. He's appeared just twice this season and isn't expected to get much more time the rest of the way unless other injuries in the side increase.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Saturday Stephens (thigh) is in doubt against Brentford on Saturday.
Impact Stephens missed the club's previous three clashes after testing positive for COVID-19 and is now dealing with a thigh problem that could sideline him versus Brentford on Saturday as well. Even if he is cleared to play, the midfielder may struggle to break into the starting XI and could find himself watching from the sidelines.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Stephens (COVID-19) is back in training and will be an option going forward, confirmed manager Sean Dyche.
Impact Stephens has yet to appear this season that trend will probably continue unless Burnley are desperate. The former Brighton man is far down the depth chart and is unlikely to see significant playing time this season.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Being monitored for injury Stephens (ankle) continues to be evaluated as he works his way back from injury, leaving his status against Newcastle United on Saturday up in the air.
Impact Stephens has been seeing action with the U23 squad but has yet to get on the pitch for the first team this year, Even once cleared to rejoin the squad, the midfielder will likely have to make some appearances off the bench first.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Continues work with U23s Stephens (ankle) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match with the U23s, his second-straight start.
Impact Stephens continues to rack up minutes for the U23 squad and all signs point to him being ready for the senior team after the break. Of course, he remains a bench option and probably won't be used this season unless other injuries in the squad occur.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Getting minutes with U23s Stephens (ankle) is in the starting XI for Monday's match with the club's U23s.
Impact It's been a long road for Stephens to get back his health and he's finally back on the pitch, albeit for the U23s. Still, at this point in his career, he's a bench player and after joining the side last season, he only managed seven appearances, most of his time coming early in the campaign.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Training with squad Stephens (ankle) has begun training with the first team ahead of Saturday's matchup with Chelsea. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "Dale (Stephens) is training with the group, bu...
Impact Stephens has yet to make an appearance for the club this season but his resumption of training activities is certainly a step in the right direction. Last year, the midfielder was limited to a mere seven appearances for the club, in which he made three starts, and should at least be in contention for the starting XI once given the green light to play.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely for start of season Stephens has yet to return to training after undergoing ankle surgery in May, reports Lancs Live.
Impact Stephens made seven appearances for Burnley last season despite being healthy most of the way. He's simply a backup in the Premier League at this point and with the middle of Burnley's midfield fairly set, it's unlikely Stephens will increase playing time this season.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out after operation Stephens had an operation for an ankle injury and will miss the final two matches, according to manager Sean Dyche.
Impact Stephens hasn't been much of an option for Burnley this season and injuries played somewhat of a part in that. Dyche has his set lineup and Stephens simply didn't find a role. After coming over from Brighton, where he as a regular, it's hard to see what the future holds for the defensive midfielder, after making seven appearances this season.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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