Winger Eden Hazard has been included in the Chelsea squad to face Leicester City on Saturday. Hazard, 26, missed the start of the Blues' season after breaking his anklewhile training with Belgium in June. But he scored in Belgium's World Cup qualifying win over Gibraltar, before a substitute appearance against Greece as his side made the World Cup finals.
Blues manager Antonio Conte said: "I can count on him but I have to decide the right moment and minutes for him." "I think he's improving a lot," added the Italian. "He worked very strong to be ready and he is an important player for us." Hazard was instrumental as Chelsea won the Premier League last season, scoring 16 goals in 36 games but also said in June he would "listen" if Real Madrid offered him a deal.
Conte's side have begun the defence of their title with victories over Tottenham and Everton.
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