Maurizio Sarri has cast doubts over Eden Hazard’s fitness ahead of this weekend’s clash against Burnley.
Speaking after Chelsea’s 3-1 win in the Europa League against BATE on Thursday night, as reported by The Sport Review, Sarri refused to confirm that the Belgian would be fit enough to play some part against the Sean Dyche’s side.
He has a back problem. We are trying to solve the problem for Sunday [but] I think it is not very easy [for him to recover in time].
Chelsea travel to Burnley on Sunday afternoon, with the Blues returning to Premier League action.
Hazard missed the midweek game in Europe after complaining about a back injury.
The Belgian was suffering during the warm-up against Manchester United last weekend and the rough treatment he received from Jose Mourinho’s men would have done nothing to improve his situation.
Hazard has been a key figure for Sarri and Chelsea this season, cementing himself as the best player in the league.
