Goal.com · Dec 16, 2018
Sarri plays down Hazard injury fears
Maurizio Sarri has played down concerns over an injury Eden Hazard sustained in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
Hazard scored and set up another in Sunday's Premier League encounter but was forced off late on following a heavy challenge by Dale Stephens.
But Sarri has confirmed that the change was precautionary, which will come as a boost for Chelsea ahead of a hectic festive schedule.
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"Eden is okay. It's only a knock, only a knock," Sarri told a news conference.
"I spoke with the doctor and it's not a big problem. Maybe one day to rest, two days at most."