Oliver Burke
FCU
RW (CF)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Apr 7, 1997 (29)
Right
6'2"
163 lb
Union BerlinTargeting post-break return
Burke (Achilles) is expected to remain sidelined until after the upcoming international break as he continues his recovery from an Achilles issue, according to the club.
Analysis: Burke has been dealing with the problem for around six weeks after missing a significant portion of preseason and is expected to sit out at least the first four Bundesliga matches of the season. His rehabilitation is targeted for completion around October, with coach Mauro Lustrinelli hopeful the forward can rejoin the team and become an option after the international break. Burke will likely need time to rebuild match fitness following the lengthy absence before pushing for a significant role in Union's attack.
Remains unavailable
Burke (Achilles) will remain sidelined for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.
Analysis: Burke has yet to overcome the Achilles tendon problem that also ruled him out of Union Berlin's league opener against Eintracht Frankfurt. The continued absence is a significant loss for the attack after he led Union with six Bundesliga goals last season. With no clear return date provided, his availability beyond Saturday remains uncertain.
Ruled out for season opener
Burke will be unavailable for Union Berlin's Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday due to persistent Achilles tendon problems, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.
Analysis: Burke was Union Berlin's top league scorer last season, finishing with six goals and two assists across 29 appearances, including a hat trick against Frankfurt in September, so his absence for the rematch is a notable blow to the club's attack right out of the gate. His recovery timeline will be worth monitoring closely as the new season gets underway.
Sets up goal with aerial assist
Burke assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win versus FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 24th minute.
Analysis: Burke delivered the assist that led to Union's second goal with a perfect header that set up Andrej Ilic. Burke was a regular starter for Union Berlin for most of the 2025-26 season, appearing in the XI in 21 of his 29 league contests. He finished the campaign with six goals and two assists.
Nets game winning goal
Burke scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing four times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Mainz.
Analysis: Burke found the back of the net in the 88th minute scoring the game winning goal for Union. The goal was the first since April 18th for Burke as he's combined for four shots, three chances created and eight crosses over his last three starts.
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