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Hazard feeling 'wear and tear' of rough treatment from opponents

Chelsea star Eden Hazard admitted he was feeling the "wear and tear" as the attacker continues to be targeted by opponents.

Hazard recently returned from a back injury after making a stellar start to the Premier League season.

But the Belgium international said his body was beginning to feel the impact of consistently being fouled.

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"I am feeling the wear and tear, I have been playing football as a professional for more than 10 years now," Hazard said.

"I'm 27 now and starting to get older, so I have to take more care of my body.