Eden Hazard’s ankle injury is worse than initially thought, and the Chelsea attacker needs surgery to address it.
Hazard, 26, is going to miss significant time after fracturing his ankle on Sunday in training. Belgium was quick to point out that it happened in individual work, and first suspected it was a twisted ankle.
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The injury comes after a weekend that saw Hazard discussing rumors of a move to Real Madrid.
Belgium doctor Kris Van Crombrugge has confirmed to VTM that Eden Hazard will be out for about 3 mths. Fracture in external malleolus. #cfc https://t.co/Y8NMPYdYiV
— Kristof Terreur (@kristofterreur) June 5, 2017
Hazard rebounded from a rough 2015-16 under Jose Mourinho and Guus Hiddink to scored 16 goals and add five assists in Chelsea’s run to the Premier League title.
Chelsea teammate Cesar Azpilicueta encouraged Hazard in the wake of the news.
Have a good recovery. We will be celebrating goals together soon my friend! 💙 #cfc pic.twitter.com/J4nacZCD96
— César Azpilicueta (@CesarAzpi) June 5, 2017
Belgium heads to Estonia on Friday for a World Cup qualifier, still unbeaten in Group H.
Update | Medical imaging showed that @hazardeden10 has a fracture in his right ankle #belcze #estbel #roadtorussia
— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) June 4, 2017
