Millwall ready to welcome back dangerous 'target man' against Burnley and Leeds United in big boost

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Millwall face tough matches against Burnley and Leeds United in the next two.

Millwall hope to be handed a significant attacking injury boost ahead of tricky Championship fixtures against Burnley and Leeds United in the return of Middlesbrough loanee Josh Coburn.

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The 21-year-old has only managed two appearances for the club since arriving from the North East in August, scoring on his debut in a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday. Coburn picked up a calf injury against Luton Town at the start of September and has been out of action since.

That's been a huge blow for Millwall head coach Neil Harris, who has also had to cope without the attacking influence of Tom Bradshaw due to injury. The Lions had endured a rocky run of results but are now unbeaten in four and ready to welcome the striker back ahead of testing encounters against second and third-placed Sunderland and Leeds United.

Josh Coburn is on the verge of return from injury.Josh Coburn is on the verge of return from injury.
Josh Coburn is on the verge of return from injury. | Getty Images

Speaking to the South London Press, Harris said: "We have a 21s game today at Bournemouth. Shaun Hutchinson will play. Adam Mayor is going to play again like he did last week.

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“Hutch, if he gets through today, will be available for the weekend. Adam is a possibility for next week, but more realistic for after the international break.

“Josh Coburn is one who is the closest to being available, as well as Hutch. We could see Josh involved at the weekend if he comes through the week. Tom Brashaw and Billy Mitchell are still a bit further behind.”

Millwall welcome Burnley to Turf Moor on Sunday and then host Leeds United next Wednesday night. Harris' side have conceded just one goal in their last four but have failed to score more than once in a match this month.

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Speaking when confirming the loan signing of Coburn in August, Millwall Director of Football Steve Gallen said: "I'm really pleased to get Josh through the door. A lot of clubs wanted to bring him in over the summer; we've been really patient but also really persistent.

"He's a target man who holds the ball up, runs the channels well and is good in the air, as well as being a strong boy. He has a very high ceiling and I'm pleased he is now a Millwall player for the season."

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