Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Burnley

Chelsea will be looking to make it eight straight wins in all competitions when they continue their Premier League campaign at home to Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

Last weekend, the Blues recorded a 3-0 win over Newcastle United in the league, which cemented their spot at the top of the table.

Thomas Tuchel's side were also victorious in the Champions League on Tuesday night, overcoming Malmo in Sweden courtesy of a second-half effort from Hakim Ziyech.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Burnley, who recorded a 3-1 win over Brentford last time out.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: November 20 (vs. Leicester City)

Romelu Lukaku suffered a twisted ankle against Malmo in the Champions League on October 20, and Tuchel has revealed that the Belgium international will not be available until after the next international break.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: November 20 (vs. Leicester City)

Timo Werner suffered a hamstring problem in the 44th minute of the Champions League clash with Malmo, and the forward will also be absent until after the November international break.

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

Mateo Kovacic is facing "some weeks" on the sidelines with the hamstring problem that he suffered during last Thursday's training session ahead of the weekend clash with Newcastle.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Illness Possible return date: November 6 (vs. Burnley)

Mason Mount did not feature against Newcastle or Malmo due to illness, and the England international is facing a race against the clock to be fit for the clash with Burnley.

Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.