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Cotterill concerned by injuries

25 Feb 2007 - 13:38:08

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Burnley manager Steve Cotterill has warned fans that his squad is down to the bare bones after losing Wayne Thomas and Chris McCann to injury in Saturday's goalless draw with Colchester United.

The Clarets have now gone 14 games without a win and Cotterill is concerned with the lack of strength in depth at his disposal.

"I only have a small squad so my options are limited," said the Clarets boss after seeing both his full-backs stretchered off at Layer Road.

"I can't really drop a player on one bad performance, because it's nice to give them two or three games, although there comes a point when you have to change things.

"I needed a big team today to play against a physical Colchester side. But the lads that I left out came off the bench and did well for us as well.

"Chris (McCann) has turned his ankle while Wayne (Thomas) has tweaked his knee. We don't know the severity of these injuries yet."