While he remains heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, Chelsea have been dealt another massive blow to Eden Hazard.
Chelsea's influential No.10 has suffered a serious injury while on international duty. The Belgium FA confirmed the news late Sunday night claiming he picked up the knock in training.
Hazard is now expected to be sidelined for up to six-eight weeks after fracturing his right ankle. The initial diagnosis had him down with a twisted ankle until scans proved otherwise.
He'll now undergo surgery on his ankle later today as he heads back to London for treatment.
Sure, it's the off season but Hazard sustaining this injury comes as a blow after a slog of a campaign. Antonio Conte would've hoped to had his star player resting while playing the odd international.
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Meanwhile, Belgium are set to play against Czech Republic in an international friendly before playing Estonia in a World Cup qualifier.
Real Madrid are crowned Champions League winners. Image: PA
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Chelsea kick-off their pre-season with a visit to Singapore to play in the International Champions Cup from July 25th-29th, though his involvement in the competition is in doubt as a result of last nights injury.
The news comes following Hazard's comments on the rampant talks of a transfer to Real Madrid.
Following his impressive showing in the Premier League, it's alerted the Champions League winners. And when asked about a potential move to the Spanish capital, the 26-year-old admitted he'd consider a move should an offer be tabled.
"Of course, I would consider it it Madrid made an offer," Hazard said via Goal.
Hazard celebrates with the Premier League trophy. Image: PA
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Not surprisingly, Hazard harbours ambitions of winning the Champions League one day. Chelsea are set to return to Europe's elite competition as English champions.
"I am keen to win trophies. It would be great to win the Champions League. But Chelsea's goal is to win the Champions League as well. Honestly, I do not know what will happen."
While detailing the length of his current contract while wanting to continue their success into the next campaign.
"I only know that I still have a contract with Chelsea for three seasons and that we just had an amazing 2016-17 campaign. We want to continue on this path and want to build on this in the Champions League."
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