(Reuters) - Chelsea wing back Marcos Alonso will miss Saturday's home game against Burnley through injury while midfielder Mason Mount could feature after recovering from illness, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Friday.
Alonso, who picked up an ankle injury in the last minute of their Champions League win against Malmo in midweek, adds to an already lengthy injury list that includes forwards Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner, as well as midfielder Mateo Kovacic.
Asked about 22-year-old England international Mount, the German said:"It's a tricky one. Mason was ill but the reason was his wisdom tooth... he was back in training and lost a bit of weight as he couldn't eat properly. Chelsea are three points clear at the top of the Premier League but Tuchel said Burnley, who are in the relegation zone, would be a stern test despite their woeful start to the season.
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