Football news - Eden Hazard out of match against PAOK Salonika, should be OK for Fulham
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Updated 28/11/2018 at 13:41 GMT
Eden Hazard has been ruled out of Chelsea's match against PAOK Salonika with a 'minor' knock, but should be OK to face Fulham on Sunday.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard looks dejected as teammate Antonio Rudiger applauds the fans after the match
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The Belgian twisted his ankle in a challenge from Tottenham right-back Serge Aurier during the 3-1 defeat to Tottenham in the Premier League over the weekend and will miss tomorrow's Europa League match.
"Hazard of course it is not a serious injury," said Blues manager Maurizio Sarri. "He will not be able to play tomorrow but I think we will able to recover for the Premier League match."
The Italian also revealed his playmaker is struggling for form due to continually picking up minor knocks.
He added: "I am worried that he had a back injury and now ankle, so he has lost a lot of training, so it is normal he is not at the top form of his physical condition.
"This week it is useful for him to have training. Of course he cannot play 10 matches in 30 days, so sometimes he has to rest."
Chelsea are six points clear of MOL Vidi at the top of Group L in the Europa League, with four wins from four matches.
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