BURNLEY have confirmed that midfielder Fredrik Ulvestad suffered only a twisted ankle in Michael Duff’s testimonial match against Bradford City on Saturday.

Ulvestad went to hospital for precautionary X-rays after being stretchered back to the dressing room on Saturday.

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But those X-rays showed no break and the Norwegian has sustained only a twisted ankle, which the club say will require ‘a period of rest’.

The Clarets have not confirmed at this stage whether Ulvestad has been ruled out for Saturday’s season opener at Leeds United.