Throughout this season, Eden Hazard has barely put up an average performance or not sparked Chelsea into top gear in crucial matches, and even less important games. He has given football fans across Europe hope that an exciting time awaits after the duopoly of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi ends.
However, the Belgium international failed, although not terribly, when Manchester United visited Stamford Bridge last Saturday. He did not look his usual self and failed to make the kind of forward strides we have become accustomed to lately.
According to the Mirror, Hazard picked up a back injury against the Red Devils and could be out for the Blues Europa League clash against Bate Borisov on Thursday and the Premier League away fixture at Burnley on Sunday.
However, according to Injury Data Analyst for Metro and ESPN, Ben Dinnery, Hazard’s problem began even before the start of the game against Jose Mourinho’s men and the reason for his relatively poor performance.
Called it. Reports now suggest that Hazard will miss out in the Europa League and is an early doubt for the trip to Burnley. #CFC https://t.co/q3vpkQ5PIL
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) October 21, 2018
