Roman Bürki
LOU
Goalkeeper
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Nov 14, 1990 (35)
Right
6'2"
187 lb
Returns to team hotel
Burki (head) has been discharged from the hospital and returned to the team hotel, according to Matt Baker of Flyover Footy.
Analysis: This is an encouraging step after Burki was taken to a hospital for evaluation following Wednesday's head injury. However, further tests will be needed to determine whether he'll be available this weekend to face Real Salt Lake on Saturday. If he's not available, Ben Lundt would be in line to take his place between the posts.
Hospitalized after head injury
Burki (head) was transported to a local hospital for precautionary medical evaluation and testing after sustaining a head injury during Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup final against Columbus, according to the club.
Analysis: Burki suffered the injury after taking an opponent's knee to the head while attempting a one-on-one save, forcing him to leave Wednesday's match on a stretcher. The St. Louis captain was subsequently taken to a hospital for further evaluation, with the club confirming that he remains alert and in good spirits. The severity of the injury and his recovery timeline remain unclear, with further updates expected following medical assessments. Ben Lundt replaced Burki during the match and would be the likely option in goal if the Swiss goalkeeper is forced to miss additional time.
Leaves match on stretcher
Burki left Wednesday's US Open Cup final on a stretcher after taking a knee to the head on a one-on-one save, Tom Bogert of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Burki's health has now become a serious concern for the club following this potentially significant in-match loss, as the goalkeeper had to be replaced immediately after the collision. Ben Lundt entered in goal for the rest of that match and is the direct replacement choice if the Swiss misses additional time. The exact severity of the injury is unknown for the time being.
Concedes three
Burki registered seven saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Minnesota United.
Analysis: Burki recorded seven saves and a clearance but still conceded three. Burki has now recorded 16 saves and two clearances across the last four games, conceding five times. Next, he takes on Real Salt Lake.
No saves required
Burki kept a clean sheet without making a save during Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Vancouver.
Analysis: Burki had a quiet day at the office as he wasn't forced into a single save as St. Louis earned a point. The keeper has kept two clean sheets while allowing just two goals and combining for nine saves over his last three starts. St. Louis head to Minnesota on Saturday.
Allows two goals
Burki recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 6-2 win versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Burki did his part by making five saves, since his team was able to tally six goals and Galaxy only got two. The St. Louis City SC goalkeeper will now try to slow down a Vancouver Whitecaps team which has logged 61 goals through 28 MLS games this season.
Four saves in clean sheet
Burki kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Wednesday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Burki helped St. Louis to all three points by shutting out the Red Bulls on Wednesday. The clean sheet was the first since July for the keeper as he's allowed three goals while combining for six saves over his last three starts. St. Louis take on the LA Galaxy in their next match October 11th.
Concedes once in win
Burki registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Toronto FC.
Analysis: Burki was set to keep his first clean sheet since July 26 Saturday, but Theo Coreanu scored a header on the final play of the match to take it away. Still, it was a positive performance from Burki and the defense, securing two consecutive wins for the first time since July. Up next is another favorable matchup at New York Red Bulls, a side which has scored 34 goals through 26 matches this season.
Allows two in win
Burki made one save and conceded two goals during Saturday's 4-2 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Burki once again could do little to prevent the goals but the lack of saves once again haunted him from a fantasy perspective. The veteran A¿ has just eight saves against eight goals allowed over the last four starts and just clean sheets over 23 league starts, not exactly the numbers people want from their goalkeeper.
Allows two in draw
Burki made one save and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Portland.
Analysis: Burki was got beaten once each half, with both goals coming off set-piece plays but what hurts the most from a fantasy standpoint is the fact that he had more goals allowed than saves made. With just two clean sheets over 22 starts and opponents scoring against him six times over the last three, the veteran goalkeeper doesn't look like a great fantasy pick right now.
Makes two saves in win
Burki registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Analysis: Burki made no more than two saves for the 10th time in 20 starts during the road win. The goalkeeper has only two clean sheets over that span, though. He will now look to keep the momentum at Portland on Wednesday.
Makes four saves versus Dallas
Burki had four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-3 draw against FC Dallas.
Analysis: Burki was active between the posts, but there was little he could have done to stop the opposition's goals during the draw. While it was his third straight game with multiple saves, he was beaten more than once for the first time in his latest nine MLS appearances. Up next is a difficult visit to Vancouver, who have recorded the third-most goals in the league this season.
Three saves for win
Burki registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Burki stopped three of the four shots he faced during Saturday's win, doing enough to earn a narrow three points. The goalkeeper was excellent throughout the match and can keep his head held high as he proved to be a difference. Burki will next look to continue defeating Texas teams as he takes on Dallas on Sunday.
Concedes one
Burki recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Burki registered two saves and also retained possession well with 33 passes. He has now recorded five saves and three clearances in the last three games and has conceded once in each of those last three games. Next, he takes on Houston Dynamo, who have won each of the last five games.
Concedes one
Burki had no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Burki was responsible for three clearances and did not really need to intervene with saves as most of San Jose's shots carried little to no threat. He has now recorded four saves and four clearances across the last four games, conceding three times. Next, he takes on Sporting Kansas City, who have not scored a single time in the last three games and are bottom of the table.
Concedes once on Saturday
Burki registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Burki conceded in the 60th minute, but his highlight was an incredible save pulled off in the 55th minute which racked up an xGOT of 0.89. Apart from that, he registered 14 passes and did not have a lot to do as St. Louis retained majority of the ball. Next, he takes on San Jose Earthquakes, who have netted thrice in the last three games and have not won a single game after the World Cup break.
Quiet day in clean sheet win
Burki recorded no saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Burki kept only his second clean sheet of the season, with both coming in his last four games. The keeper wasn't required to make any saves as the opposition were down to 10 men from the first half and didn't have much of the ball.
Allows one in return
Burki (fitness level) made two saves and conceded one goal during Wednesday's 3-1 win over LA Galaxy.
Analysis: Burki returned to the team after missing the previous game and had a mostly calm outing. It looked like he was on his way to keeping his second clean sheet of the year but then he saw Troy Elgersma appearing unmarked in front of him to ruin his plans in the 86th minute. Despite the setback close to the final whistle, the veteran goalkeeper still has reasons to celebrate as he didn't allow multiple goals for a season-best fourth consecutive game.
Starts against Galaxy
Burki (fitness level) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's contest against Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Burki will return to action after missing a couple of league games due to a fitness issue, with his inclusion pushing Ben Lundt to a substitute role. The experienced goalkeeper has been solid when facing plenty of shots this season, but his 40 saves have led to just one clean sheet across 13 matches, so most of his output might continue to come from shot-stopping numbers.
Left out due to fitness level
Burki was left out of the squad due to fitness level, not injury, according to coach Yoann Damet, per Matt Baker of Flyover Footy. "He wasn't fit enough to perform, he needs a little bit more fitness."
Analysis: Burki had appeared to be building toward a return after training in the days leading up to the match, following a groin injury that kept him out before the break, but his continued absence for fitness reasons rather than injury raises questions about his short term status. The veteran, who has been with the club since its inception, remains a candidate for increased scrutiny given the unusual nature of a healthy captain being scratched, with Ben Lundt in line to continue starting in his absence while Christian Olivares has also returned from loan as further competition in goal.
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