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Hazard back in Real Madrid squad after eighth injury absence in 16 months

Eden Hazard is back in contention for Real Madrid's clash with Granada after coming through his eighth injury absence in 16 months.

The Belgium international suffered a thigh problem at the end of last month in the shock 2-1 home defeat to Deportivo Alaves, lasting only 28 minutes on the pitch.

It was the latest in a string of fitness issues that have plagued Hazard since swapping Chelsea for Los Blancos ahead of the 2019-20 season.

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On top of the three injury absences he has had to contend with this term, he was also ruled out for a chunk of November due to coronavirus.