Injury concern emerges for Chelsea’s star player

Eden Hazard becomes a Chelsea injury worry during international break

This international break is becoming a seriously precarious one for major club sides.

Many of their key players are away on international duty, in the main playing international friendlies, and the clubs are preparing for a seriously hectic few months.

This is especially the case in England where the Christmas period this season will be super busy.

Sunday, Belgium journalist Kristof Terreur has an update on Eden Hazard – Chelsea’s star player, and whilst it is far from definitive, Blues fans could well be concerned.

Will Eden Hazard play for Belgium v Japan?

Now all eyes will be on whether Eden Hazard plays any part in Belgium’s international friendly against Japan on Tuesday evening.

Eden Hazard played 85 minutes on Friday night as Belgium were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Mexico in an international friendly.

Thorgan Hazard replaces Eden Hazard…

The Chelsea superstar scored the opener on 17 minutes and was replaced late on in the game by brother Thorgan Hazard.

After suffering a broken ankle during the summer, Chelsea will be hoping that Belgium boss Roberto Martinez takes no risks at all for the Japan match.

Chelsea will be keen to take some momentum from their 1-0 win over Manchester United last Sunday once the international break is over.

Antonio Conte’s side head to West Brom next Saturday as they try to keep pace with Premier League pace setters Manchester City.

Then comes two huge away matches – a Champions League match at Qarabag followed by a trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Premier League.