Ireland forward Michael Obafemi to miss start of Premier League season 

The 22-year-old Burnley striker tore his hamstring in the 3-0 win over Gibraltar.

LAY OFF: Burnley’s Michael Obafemi will miss the start of the season with a hamstring injury. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Burnley forward Michael Obafemi will miss the start of the Premier League season with a hamstring injury suffered while on international duty.

The 22-year-old tore his hamstring in the Republic of Ireland’s 3-0 win over Gibraltar and will undergo an operation later this week before beginning a rehabilitation process.