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Burnley reach agreement for player to leave national team – Returning to England for recovery

Burnley have agreed with the Peruvian Football Federation for Oliver Sonne to leave the national team early and return to England. The right-back has been ruled out of Tuesday’s friendly against Colombia in Miami after undergoing a medical assessment. Sonne…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 1:24 PM
Burnley reach agreement for player to leave national team – Returning to England for recovery
Key Things to Know
  • Burnley agreed with Peru for Oliver Sonne to leave international duty early to recover in England.
  • The 25-year-old right-back was ruled out of Peru's friendly against Colombia after a medical assessment.
  • The exact nature and timeframe of Sonne's injury have not been publicly disclosed.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Burnley have reached an agreement with the Peruvian Football Federation for right-back Oliver Sonne to leave international duty early and return to England. The 25-year-old was ruled out of Peru's friendly against Colombia in Miami following a medical assessment. Following discussions between both parties, Sonne was released to continue his recovery under the direct supervision of Burnley's medical staff.

The specific nature and severity of Sonne's injury have not been disclosed, leaving it unclear if he will miss club matches. In his absence, Peru manager Mano Menezes is expected to start Marco Huamán at right-back. Burnley's medical department will conduct their own evaluations once the defender arrives back in England.

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