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Hazard urged to come back stronger by Batshuayi as fractured ankle offers him 'longer holidays'

The Belgium international picked up an injury while away with his country, with it possible that he could miss the start of next season with Chelsea

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has called on Eden Hazard to come back stronger after suffering a fractured ankle on international duty.

The Belgian forward picked up an unfortunate injury while training with his country ahead of a friendly with the Czech Republic and a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Estonia.

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He will now play no part in those fixtures, with it expected that he will be sidelined for between two and three months.