Joe Worrall - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Should play Monday Worrall (undisclosed) is an option for Monday's match against Sunderland, according to manager Scott Parker, per Melissa Edwards of the BBC.

Impact Worrall is finally back as an option for his team after some weeks out, not an option since Dec. 20 due to an undisclosed injury. His main focus moving forward will be to remain fit, missing 13 games this season through injury. He has only started in one of his six appearances this season, likely to earn a bench spot to begin.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Misses call Saturday Worrall (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Tottenham.

Impact Worrall misses the squad again on Saturday and remains sidelined after an undisclosed injury. He has now been absent for six consecutive league matches for Burnley. His role has been limited this season with only one start in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, therefore his absence doesn't impact the starting XI.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Worrall (undisclosed) could be available for Saturday's clash against Tottenham, according to manager Scott Parker. "Both Zian and Joe have trained this week, Zian came back a litt...

Impact Worrall has missed Burnley's last five league matches due to an undisclosed injury. His return would add depth to the defensive line, but he's not likely to have a big role for the Clarets. He's made just one start in the 2025/26 EPL campaign.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not fit Saturday Worrall (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.

Impact Worrall misses the squad for Saturday's clash against Liverpool after returning to grass training earlier in the week but failing to clear late testing. The defender was considered a late call ahead of the match but is ultimately held out. He has started only one of his six appearances this season and continues in a depth role once fully fit.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Late call to face Liverpool Worrall is a late call to face Liverpool on Sunday, according to manager Scott Parker. "Joe Worrall is close, he has been on the grass, and we will make a call on him after tomorro...

Impact Worrall has been backon grass this week in training, and that is leading to the defender to a near return, as he will now be a late call for Saturday. He will probably be met with testing ahead of the match, and that will be used to decide if he plays or not. He has only started in one of his six appearances all season, set for a depth role when fit

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Still needs another week Worrall (undisclosed) is out for the club's next two games, according to manager Scott Parker. "Joe Worrall's moving in the right direction, the next two games may come a little bi...

Impact Worrall picked up a training injury and is still recovering from his injury, as the defender is now expected to miss two more games. He would then be set for a return on Jan. 10 against Millwall in an FA Cup match, giving him a week to return. The club is low on defensive options due to injuries, hoping to recover a few of them soon.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed training injury Worrall (undisclosed) was out of Saturday's 0-0 draw due to a training injury, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "He picked up an injury...

Impact Worrall was deemed out ahead of Saturday's match with what has now been deemed a training injury, only missing out as a late call. The good news for the club is that his issues appear to be minor, likely working towards a return soon. A return against Newcastle on Tuesday could come after being a late call, although he may have to settle for a return when facing Brighton on Jan. 3.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Worrall is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Everton due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Worrall misses out in this matchup, though the specifics of the injury haven't been revealed. His next chance to play will come against Newcastle United on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eight clearances in tie Worrall had eight clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Worrall anchored a Burnley backline that absorbed sustained pressure, helping limit Bournemouth to one shot on target despite greater possession and 16 attempts. The resistance finally cracked just after the hour mark, when Antoine Semenyo's curling finish punished a rare breakdown, but Burnley's structure largely held firm for the rest of the afternoon. Worrall replaced the injured Maxime Esteve (knock) in central defense and contributed solidly with eight clearances for his first Premier League start this campaign.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Worrall's exit marks the end of an era at Nottingham Forest The defender's departure leaves just one academy product - Ryan Yates - from the team who got Forest back into the top flight

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Worrall completes Besiktas loan move Joe Worrall has completed a loan move to Turkish club Besiktas. The deal for the Nottingham Forest captain includes an option to make the mo...

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Makes bench for Newcastle game Worrall is available for Tuesday's tilt versus Newcastle United.

Impact Worral resumes being an option after being excluded due to a coach's choice for several fixtures in a row. He played six times earlier in the campaign, recording 26 clearances, three interceptions, and seven tackles and contributing to one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banished from first team training Worrall is not currently training with the first team, Daily Mail reported on Thursday.

Impact Worrall is currently not training with the first team after he was told to report to training at a different time and on a different pitch than the rest of the team. There is still no explanation for why Nottingham has done this, but it has been indicated it is not due to behavioral issues and instead is due to the player possibly being sent out during the winter transfer window. The defender will probably not be an option for Nottingham until things are settled, so expect him to have possibly played his last match for Forest.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends Forest contract Worrall has signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest, keeping him at the club until 2026.

Impact Worrall has been a rock for Forest since joining the club in 2016. He's appeared in at least 30 matches each of the last four seasons for the club and figures to hit that number this season if all goes well. Through four matches, he has four starts with one clean sheet and 20 clearances.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Worrall is set to be eligible for Saturday's match against Chelsea following his suspension his red card against Manchester United on August 26.

Impact Joe Worrall is expected to start at center back alongside Moussa Niakhate against Chelsea after featuring in the lineup the first three games of the season. He is entering his fifth season with the team while becoming a leader in the back following his success to getting Nottingham promoted to the Premier League during the 2021/22 campaign.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Worrall receives straight red card for foul on Bruno Fernandes | Premier League

AUGUST 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sent off against Man Utd Worrall was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Manchester United.

Impact Worrall was sent off after a last-minute tackle when Bruno Fernandes was running clear through on goal, meaning he'd be set for a long spell sidelined if the three-match ban is confirmed. Cheikhou Kouyate entered the game Saturday and could spell at center-back while Worrall is suspended. If he's out for three games, he'd be first eligible to return against Brentford on Oct. 1.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in first PL season Worrall scored one goal on seven shots and kept five clean sheets in his 30 appearances (21 starts) this past season.

Impact Worrall had a decent first season in the English top flight, as he kept five clean sheets and scored his first Premier League goal. He started 21 matches after starting in every match he was healthy in during the 2021-2022 campaign in the Championship. With a plethora of defenders on the roster, Worrall may find himself with inconsistent playing time again next season.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Worrall gets Nottingham Forest on the board | Premier League

MARCH 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores goal versus Spurs Worrall scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Worrall conceded a penalty within the Forest area that resulted in a Harry Kane goal from the spot. That said, he redeemed himself quite a bit later by heading home a consolation goal following a Felipe assist. The goal is his first scoring contribution of this season's Premiership, so don't expect this type of output on a regular basis.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears ball off line in draw Worrall made a clearance off the goal line, five tackles, two clearances and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth. He also picked up a yellow card.

Impact Worrall put in a real captain's performance on Saturday. He scored significant fantasy points through his defensive duties which included preventing a goal through a clearance off the line. He also managed to attempt a shot that was off-target. From 16 appearances (12 starts) he has contributed to four clean sheets.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in win Worrall made one tackle, six clearances and one interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Leicester City.

Impact Worrall had a very active performance at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in clearances and being important for another clean-sheet win. With 26 clearances, 10 interceptions and three clean sheets over his last five starts, Worrall is quietly becoming a must-have fantasy player at his position.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six clearances across start Worrall recorded one tackle (zero won), six clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Southampton.

Impact Worrall's six clearances helped Nottingham Forest log a difficult win at Southampton. Previously a third-choice center-back, he and Willy Boly have been part of Forest's starting XI across their four games from Nov. 12 to Jan. 4. Scott McKenna and Steve Cook have been demoted to the bench.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Worrall: Nottingham Forest 'shot ourselves in the foot' v. Man Utd | Premier League

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Third-choice center-back Worrall made seven starts from 11 appearances over the first half of the 2022/23 season.

Impact Worrall started the first six games of the season before getting benched as the formation switched to a back-four instead of a back-five. With Steve Cook, Scott McKenna and a healthy Moussa Niakhate (hamstring) all options ahead of Worrall in a full-strength squad, he'll have to continue working hard for his opportunities.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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