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Taken off due to fatigue Ekdal was taken off the field in Saturday's match due to fatigue, as assistant manager Craig Bellamy stated, "He's fine though. It's just that he hasn't played the games over the p...

Impact Ekdal does not appear to be holding any type of injury despite the slight concerns when he limped off the field Saturday, as the club confirmed it was only fatigue. This does make sense, as the defender applied a heavy press on the Brighton attackers all match but has only played seven contests this season, not being seasoned for a full 90 minutes at the moment. However, after his magnificent display before coming off, he may have earned himself more time on the pitch as the season nears an end.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves field injured Ekdal was forced off in the 66th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brighton due to an apparent injury.

Impact Ekdal's day ended early Saturday as he was taken off the field due to an apparent injury. It is still unknown what the injury is, how serious it is and when he will return, but luckily, his absence won't be the biggest loss if he does miss time, only appearing in a match seven times all season. The club will hope his problems are only minor, as they would like to keep the depth available, but regardless of his status next week, expect Dara O'Shea to get the start in Ekdal's place after serving his suspension.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting XI Ekdal (strain) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Luton Town.

Impact Ekdal is back in the mix for Luton after a four-match absence due to a strain, making the starting XI against Luton on Friday. This is only the player's fourth game on the season, as he has dealt with multiple injuries throughout the campaign. He has started once in his three appearances when available this season, so he may hold a rotational spot moving forward, getting starts here and there in the defense depending on other player's availability.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with strain Ekdal has been dealing with a knock and has been unavailable for Burnley for the last three matches, per the Burnley Express.

Impact Ekdal recently returned from his long term knee injury, appearing in three matches before returning to the injured list again. The defender will likely keep a bench role if he continues top struggle with fitness.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for EPL debut Ekdal (knee) is in the squad to face West Ham on Saturday.

Impact Ekdal returns from a knee injury which has kept him out of the entire season to this point. The defender is available for his EPL debut having made nine appearances in the Championship last season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting time with youth team Ekdal (knee) played 60 minutes with the U21 side as he continues to work back to fitness.

Impact Ekdal is still waiting to make his season debut after playing with the youth team. He only started and played the nine appearances during the EFL last campaign as the defender should only be a depth option once he returns to the squad.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping to return after break Ekdal (knee) is targeting a return after the international break, according to manager Vincent Kompany. "Ekdal is slowly getting there. I can't tell you whether he's going to be fi...

Impact Ekdal has missed more than two months with a knee injury that required him to be stretchered off during an EFL Cup clash with Nottingham Forest. The defender might not even be fit to return after the international break, which is certainly a concerning development. Ekdal has yet to make a Premier League appearance this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be sidelined multiple weeks Ekdal (undisclosed) will miss Monday's match against Nottingham Forest and possibly even more time, according to manager Vincent Kompany.

Impact Ekdal is set to miss multiple weeks with an undisclosed injury after being stretchered off the field in an EFL Cup match against Nottingham. A timetable for his injury is still uncertain, but based on manager Vincent Kompnay's quotes, he will be missing more than just this one match. This injury shouldn't affect Burnley too much in the Premier League, as he is yet to register a minute this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stretchered off Ekdal had to be stretchered off during the second half of Wednesday's EFL Cup clash with Nottingham Forest.

Impact Ekdal's injury was clearly serious as he was stretchered off with his head in his hands. While the exact injury is unclear it occurred after a clash in the box from a corner kick. Ekdal was making his first appearance of 2023-24, and was replaced by Josh Cullen.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley sign Sweden defender Ekdal Burnley have confirmed the signing of Swedish centre-back Hjalmar Ekdal from Djurgardens IF. The 24-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half ye...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM