Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Burnley

Chelsea head into Saturday's Premier League encounter with Burnley having put together a six-match winning streak in all competitions.

The latest of those victories came on Wednesday night as a late goal from Michy Batshuayi earned the Blues a 1-0 triumph over Ajax in the Champions League.

However, the West Londoners have several players who remain in the treatment room, leaving Frank Lampard with plenty to think about ahead of the meeting with the Clarets.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension list for Chelsea ahead of the showdown at Turf Moor.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Groin Possible return date: October 26 (vs. Burnley)

Kante was ruled out for a second successive game in midweek, which suggests that Chelsea are being cautious regarding the Frenchman's fitness. As it stands, it appears unlikely that the midfielder will feature on Saturday.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: November 2 (vs. Watford)

Having sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty with Denmark, Christensen will not return to the squad until the start of November.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Groin Possible return date: Unknown

While Rudiger featured on the bench against Newcastle United, the centre-back did not travel with the rest of the squad to the Netherlands earlier this week. Lampard may be looking to give Rudiger game-time against Manchester United in the EFL Cup next week, rather than in the North-West at the weekend.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Achilles Possible return date: Unknown

Loftus-Cheek has been out since May with a major Achilles injury and he is believed to still be at least a month from being considered for selection.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

The Dutchman is back to running in training but there is no timetable yet for his potential return to first-team football for the Blues.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: Unknown

Chelsea are yet to disclose a potential comeback date for Barkley, who suffered an ankle injury against Newcastle. Like with Rudiger, Lampard may avoid taking any risks with the Englishman this weekend.

Chelsea have no players who are suspended for the contest with the Clarets.