Source: Daily_Mail
BURNLEY v Portsmouth: Boost as vintage Claret Graham Alexander returns from injury
Graham Alexander is poised to make his return from injury when Burnley host Portsmouth in the Barclays Premier League. [LNB]The veteran player-coach has been out for a month with a calf strain but has been training this week and is nearing full fitness. [LNB]Chris McCann has also missed the last four games with a knee problem and is in line to feature for the reserves next week, although the Pompey match has come too soon.[LNB] [LNB] Fighting fit: Alexander could make his comeback against Portsmouth[LNB]Clarke Carlisle will take his place in defence after scans revealed he did not break a toe against Aston Villa last weekend, while Stephen Jordan and Steven Caldwell remain doubtful and Christian Kalvenes is out. [LNB]On-loan striker David Nugent is ineligible to play against his parent club, so Martin Paterson is expected to deputise.[LNB] Team (from): Jensen, Alexander, Mears, Fox, Carlisle, Bikey, Cort, Eagles, Edgar, Elliott, Cork, McDonald, Paterson, Fletcher, Blake, Thompson, Duff, Penny, Gudjonsson, Eckersley, Nimani, Weaver. [LNB]CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE REST OF THE WEEKEND LEAGUE AND CUP TEAM NEWS[LNB]
