Fulham have one player Newcastle United star Dan Burn hates playing against

Dan Burn is set to continue as left-back for Newcastle United in their upcoming match against Fulham, despite his preference for playing as a center-back. This decision comes as injuries to Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento have forced him into the position, and the team's defense has been solid, having kept a seventh clean sheet of the season in their recent Champions League victory over Benfica, giving manager Eddie Howe no reason to make changes.

Burn has previously struggled against fast wingers like Anthony Elanga and Chiedozie Ogbene when playing left-back, and there is concern about his ability to handle Fulham's Adama Traore, known for his exceptional speed and power. Burn has openly expressed his dislike for facing Traore, recalling in a 2022 interview how Traore made him feel slow and celebrating when Traore moved to Barcelona, though this was only a temporary loan before Traore returned to Wolves and later joined Fulham in 2023.

However, it is uncertain whether Burn will have to face Traore directly, as Traore has not started any Premier League games this season, appearing only as a substitute in six of Fulham's eight league matches. This could potentially work in Burn's favor, reducing the likelihood of a direct confrontation with the winger he finds most challenging.