Erik Pieters - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Erik Pieters: Derby County defender brings great experience - John Eustace Derby County boss John Eustace says veteran Erik Pieters brings valuable Championship know-how as the Rams battle to avoid relegation.

APRIL 1, 2025 • BBC.CO.UK

Leaving Burnley Pieters is departing Burnley following the end of his contract.

Impact Pieters has served as a backup the last couple seasons and now that Burnley are in the Championship, he'll look to move elsewhere. Unless another Premier League team are interested in a 33-year-old full-back, it's most likely he'll return to his home land in Netherlands.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Thursday Pieters (knee) will not be in the squad against Aston Villa on Thursday.

Impact Pieters has featured in the match-day squad just once since late February, a substitute appearance versus Villa on May 7 during which he logged 18 minutes while recording one assist, three tackles (zero won) and one interception. At this point, it's hard to imagine the defender will be cleared in time suit face Newcastle United on Sunday.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with unknown issue Pieters hasn't been training with the team after missing Sunday's loss against Tottenham.

Impact Tottenham assisted off the bench a week ago, but it looks like his knee issue is back and bugging him again. It's a tough break for the defender, who got a decent bit of run in February before the injury. Unless something changes, he'll finish with eight starts this season, his fewest in his three-season Burnley career.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Pieters had an assist with his lone chance created during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Aston VIlla.

Impact Pieters entered the match in the 72nd minute and set up Maxwel Cornet in the 91st for Burnley's lone goal. The assist was the first of the season for the fullback as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In contention to return Pieters (knee) is back running on grass and will be available for upcoming matches, according to interim manager Mike Jackson.

Impact Pieters has been out since late February with a knee issue, but it looks like he'll be healthy to closet the campaign. That being the case, he's not expected to return to the starting XI with Charlie Taylor locked in at left-back.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edging closer to return Pieters (knee) is edging closer to a return, according to the team.

Impact Pieters has been out for two months with a knee injury, but it looks like he's close to a return. Unfortunately for him, while he was getting regular starts prior to injury, Charlie Taylor is healthy again and playing as the team's left-back, meaning Pieters will again be on the bench upon return.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected out multiple weeks Pieters (knee) will miss "weeks rather than days," according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact This was unfortunately expected to be the case case for Pieters, who went down last weekend with a knee injury. While Dyche didn't give many details, it's a knee injury that will cost him about a month of action. It's tough on him, but they still have Charlie Taylor at left-back, who has been the regular for a while.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting for knee scan Pieters is awaiting the results of a knee scan following his removal from Saturday's match, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Pieters is unlikely to be ready Tuesday after tweaking his knee a few days ago and especially since the results of his scan aren't ready early Monday. Fortunately for Burnley, Charlie Taylor is healthy again and will likely be in at left-back against Leicester.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits injured Saturday Pieters was forced off in the 60th minute of Saturday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Pieters picked up a knock a few minutes earlier and was unable to continue Saturday with the recently returned Charlie Taylor taking his spot. It's unfortunate for Pieters because he was playing well in place of Taylor, but with this injury, his spot in the XI may be no longer going forward.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley beats Tottenham 1-0, within 2 points of EPL safety

Ben Mee headed Burnley closer to safety as Sean Dyche’s team secured back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time in 13 months with a 1-0 victory over Tottenham

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Starts, wins four of five tackles Pieters won four of five tackles across 90 minutes during a 3-0 win Saturday against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Impact Charlie Taylor remains unavailable due to a foot injury, so Pieters logged his fifth consecutive Premier League start since Jan. 23. The backup has been attempting and winning many tackles during Taylor's absence. Pieters recorded a 63.2 accurate tackle percentage by winning 12 of 19.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man United held 1-1 by Burnley, drops out of top 4 in EPL

Manchester United has dropped out of the Premier League’s top four as Jay Rodriguez’s 100th career league goal earned last-place Burnley a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes five tackles in 0-0 draw Pieters took one shot (none on target), made five tackles (three won) and intercepted once in the 0-0 draw against Arsenal on Sunday.

Impact Pieters received a spot start against Arsenal on Sunday and he did not disappoint. The defender slotted in at the left-flank and he recorded a season-high five tackles. He even managed to rip off his first shot of the season, albeit it not being quality. If he continues to stay in the starting XI, his tackles could become a hot commodity.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Sunday Pieters (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Pieters gets the call Sunday following COVID-19, mainly because regular left-back Charlie Taylor is out with injury. Pieters tends to get a bit more forward than Taylor, but it's not a great spot for production at Arsenal. In 20 appearances last season (13 starts), Pieters managed four shots and 19 crosses.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training pitch Pieters (illness) will be an option against Arsenal on Sunday after returning to training Friday. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "Erik Pieters is back after Covid today," Alex...

Impact Considering Pieters has been an unused substitute 13 times this season, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting the defender to suddenly start featuring heavily in the starting XI moving forward. As such, Pieters will remain a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses FA Cup due to COVID-19 Pieters was unavailable versus Huddersfield Town on Saturday after a positive COVID-19 test, per Alex James of LancsLive.

Impact Pieters has only gotten onto the pitch four times this year, including one start, so his absence may not heavily impact the starting XI. Having said that, with Charlie Taylor also testing positive for COVID-19, Pieters may have been in line for a spot on the pitch.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season on bench Pieters stayed on the bench for the final seven matches of the season.

Impact Pieters saw a decent amount of time this season, totaling 20 appearances (13 starts), but when everyone was healthy, he served in a bench role. For now, it's assumed that'll remain the case with Charlie Taylor being the top option at left-back for Burnley.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Xhaka's blunder costs Arsenal in 1-1 draw with Burnley

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has gifted a bizarre equalizer to Burnley in a 1-1 draw that further damages his team’s chances of reaching the European qualification positions

MARCH 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Burnley end winless streak with easy victory at Palace

Burnley returned to winning ways in style after a quick start proved key to a 3-0 win at Crystal Palace

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Burnley manager Dyche reveals Bournemouth saved them from fielding ineligible Pieters in FA Cup clash A representative from Bournemouth saved Burnley by telling them that they had put the ineligible Erik Pieters in their starting line-up prio...

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Man United, Bournemouth advance to FA Cup quarterfinals

Manchester United is into the FA Cup quarterfinals for a seventh straight season after beating West Ham 1-0 in a lackluster fifth-round match that required extra time

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Pogba scores winner as United beats Burnley to go top of EPL

Paul Pogba sent Manchester United to the top of the Premier League by scoring with a deflected volley in a 1-0 win at Burnley

JANUARY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Premier League club Burnley taken over by American investors

Burnley is the latest Premier League club to become owned by Americans

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Son nets 4 as Spurs triumph; Mane double in Liverpool win

There were 18 goals in the Premier League’s four games on Sunday with Tottenham’s 5-2 victory over Southampton producing the most

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

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