The international scene takes centre stage this week with World Cup qualifiers and friendlies in store. It's a period where club managers keep their fingers crossed hoping their players return to the club healthy.
International duty has already taken out Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez who suffered a thigh injury in training with Chile, and as Arsene Wenger and the faithfuls sweat on his fitness ahead of the Premier League and Champions League fixture, cross-town rivals Chelsea are in the same predicament.
Following last nights friendly clash between Holland vs. Belgium - which ended 1-1 - Chelsea ace Eden Hazard appeared to pick up a knock after receiving a crunching tackle.
The Belgium attacker captained his side as a result of fellow Premier League based Vincent Kompany enduring more injury misery. At the conclusion of the game, Hazard was clearly grimacing, hobbling of the pitch in displeasure.
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It'll come as a blow for Antonio Conte as the Italian boss will be praying the 25-year-old will be available for the league game against Boro next Sunday. Hazard has been on superb form this campaign bagging seven goals in 11 appearances.
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