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Why Mason Mount is not in Graham Potter's Chelsea squad for Manchester City clash

Mason Mount has been left out of Chelsea's squad to face Manchester City following an issue picked up in training, football.london understands. Mount's absence forces one of just two changes Graham Potter has made for the visit of Pep Guardiola's side.

Jorginho has dropped out of the starting XI to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic, making his first start following his return from the World Cup and is joined in midfield by Denis Zakaria. Hakim Ziyech, who reached the third place play-off in Qatar, where Morocco took on Croatia, also makes his first start since the competition, replacing Mount.

England international Mount is believed to have suffered a small knock with the Blues hopeful he will be fit enough to return in a few days. Potter revealed it was a result of a kick in training.

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