Antonio Conte has announced that Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is “close to being fully fit”, as he plans to rotate his team for the Premier League meeting against Arsenal.
The Belgian missed the start of the new campaign because of a damaged ankle suffered while on international duty with Belgium in June.
The attacker played twice for his national team during the last international break, however, and he was taken off the bench for Chelsea against both Leicester City and Qarabag in the last week.
The Italian did not prove whether he plans to start the ex Lille ace when the North Londoners visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday. However, he hinted that captain Gary Cahill might return to the fold after his domestic ban.
“For sure Eden is improving and is very close to being fully fit. I think he’s improving a lot, Gary came back against Qarabag and played very well a good performance. I am pleased for him. I have another day to reflect and then make the best decision for Sunday.
“The best target is to try to make the best decision for every game and to try to win. Winning is very important, and the answer from all my players in the last game was positive. I was pleased with their commitment. Now there is another tough game, and I have another day to check the physical condition of my players.” – Conte, who delivered five changes in midweek, told journalists.
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