MASON MOUNT is not in the Chelsea squad to face Manchester City after picking up an injury.
In a huge blow to boss Graham Potter, the 23-year-old will miss tonight’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
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It is currently unknown how serious Mount’s injury is.
The midfielder picked up an problem in training on Wednesday.
Boss Potter was tight-lipped when asked about Mount, but referenced Chelsea’s ever growing injury list.
He said: “He suffered a kick in training yesterday. So it never rains but it pours, as they say.”
Jorginho also drops out of the side that drew at Forest, although the Italian midfielder is on the bench.
Mateo Kovavic and Hakim Ziyech are into the starting line up for this evening’s game.
Mount has been a key player for the Blues this season, starting 15 out of 16 games in the Prem.
He played 73 minutes before being substituted in the 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
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And he will not feature as the Blues attempt to get back to winning ways against the champions.
Potter’s side start the game in 10th, ten points off Manchester United in fourth.
Opponents Manchester City make four changes to the side that stuttered to a 1-1 draw with Everton last time out.
Kyle Walker, Joao Cancelo, Ilkay Gundogan and Phil Foden are all in, with Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish dropping to the bench.