- Eden Hazard received medical attention after a rough tackle from Spurs defender Serge Aurier
- The Belgian captain believes the injury is not serious and will return to action soon
- Chelsea fans will be eager to have their playmaker back in action ahead of Fulham game
Eden Hazard says he will overcome the injury he suffered during Chelsea 3-1 defeat to Tottenham at Wembley on Saturday, November 24.
According to a Daily Mail report citing BeIN Sport, the Belgium captain, who was left limping after a tackle from Spurs’ Serge Aurier insists it was not as serious after receiving medical attention from the medics.
He also assured his teeming fans that he is used not new to such tackles and remains hopeful of returning to action soon.
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“My injury I think is not something bad, “Hazard was quoted as saying by BeIN Sport.
“I think I just twisted my ankle, but it’s like every game, it’s the same.
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“I am used to [it] and I will be back soon,” the Chelsea star assured.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously had reported Chelsea suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season at the Wembley Stadium after losing 3-1 to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, November 24.
Dele Alli opened scoring for the hosts after just eight minutes into the game through a fine header which slipped into Kepa Arrizabalaga hands.
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His goal came from a well taken free kick by Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen which gave the home team the lead in the game.
Eight minutes later, Russia 2018 golden boot winner Harry Kane doubled his side's lead with a long range shot to mount more pressure on the visitors.
Spurs continued their impressive run on return to the pitch for the second stanza of the game as Son Heung-min's superb solo goal sealed the win for the home team.
However, Russia 2018 winning striker Olivier Giroud scored his first Premier League goal of the season in the 85th minute but only became a consolation goal.
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