The winger limped out of the quarter-final victory
over PSG with a calf injury, and is yet to train with the squad ahead of
Tuesday's match
Eden Hazard is a "major doubt" for
Chelsea's Champions League semi-final first-leg clash with
Atletico Madrid.
The
double player-of-the-year nominee limped out of his side's
quarter-final second-leg victory over Paris Saint-Germain with a calf
injury and looks set to miss the meeting with Diego Simeone's men as
well.
Chelsea assistant manager Steve Holland said earlier in the
week that Hazard should be available again "sooner rather than later",
but Friday's update is far more negative.
"Hazard is not
definitely out for Tuesday but he hasn't trained with the squad yet
which means he's a major doubt," Holland told reporters.
Before
the clash at the Vicente Calderon, Chelsea travel to bottom-of-the-table
Sunderland with renewed belief in their title bid.
A Connor
Wickham double saw the Black Cats hold Manchester City to a 2-2 draw on
Wednesday, meaning the Blues can now claim the title if they win all of
their remaining games.
Holland continued: "First, second and
third position are possible for all three teams at the top. It is very
close. This is a club that is used to playing a lot of matches at this
stage of the season.
"It is a really challenging period, not just
physically - that's obvious - but emotionally too. I think experience
is always vital in any competition. We have a good blend in our squad.
"This
game tomorrow is of huge importance. I don't believe the title will be
decided by our match with Liverpool. Tomorrow will be a very difficult
game that we have to approach in a very professional manner.
"The objection for this club is to be competing for major honours at the business end of the season. Thankfully we are."
Title : sports - Hazard a 'major doubt' for Atletico Madrid clash
Description : The winger limped out of the quarter-final victory over PSG with a calf injury, and is yet to train with the squad ahead of Tuesday...