Hazard declared fit to face Everton despite hobbling out of Belgium training last week

Chelsea have received a timely boost ahead of their weekend clash against Everton at Goodison Park as Eden Hazard has been declared fit.



He had been pictured hobbling off the Hampden Park pitch with a sore achilles just 20 minutes into Belgium’s final training session before their World Cup qualifier with Scotland last week.

The sight of Hazard wincing in pain, after taking off his left boot and sock, sent a shudder through Stamford Bridge, particularly as it appeared to be a problem that kept recurring.

Improved: Eden Hazard had hobbled off during Belgium training in Scotland with an achilles problem

But as Belgium’s players headed back to their clubs from Glasgow Airport on Saturday, a senior member of their medical staff said the injury had settled down after responding to treatment.

There is ‘no reason’ why he could not play a full part in training this week, in readiness for Saturday’s match with Everton.

Recovery: He was forced to miss Belgium's match against Scotland but will be fit for Chelsea to play Everton