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Burnley captain Ben Mee to miss crucial Leicester clash with shin trouble as Sean Dyche sets his sights on Europa League qualification

Burnley's European hopes have been dealt a blow with the loss of key defender Ben Mee to injury.

The 28-year-old has been one of the Clarets' most impressive performers this season and had missed only two Premier League games prior to sitting out last weekend's victory over Watford with shin trouble.

Mee will also miss Saturday's crucial encounter with Leicester and manager Sean Dyche admitted he could be sidelined for several weeks.

Burnley defender Ben Mee (centre) will miss Saturday's visit of Leicester with a shin problem
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'He's got a stress reaction at the bottom of his shin as it attaches to his ankle,' said Dyche.