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Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink 'concerned' over Eden Hazard going into Everton clash
CHELSEA interim boss Guus Hiddink has "concerns" about Eden Hazard's fitness and form.
Guus Hiddink worried over Eden Hazard's fitness ahead of Everton clash
The Belgian was booed as he was taken off with a hip and groin problem during Wednesday night's Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain, when his half-time shirt swap with Angel Di Maria angered the fans.
His father Thierry told Belgian newspaper Le Soir that the Chelsea playmaker has had the injury for up to four months but has had play through the pain.
And while Hiddink says Hazard is "desperate" to feature in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final at Everton, the Dutchman admits he has concerns over the his condition.
"His father made a fair judgement. He is not absent of injury," Hiddink said.
"What is an injury? You can have an injury where you cannot play, or where you can play when you are not fully fit.
"I have my concerns about him as well: whether he should play, when he's not top, top fit, an hour at full intensity or another part of the game (as a substitute).
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Eden Hazard was booed off against Paris Saint-Germain
"We're trying to help him. He will be available (against Everton). He's desperate to participate in a team performance."
Thierry Hazard told Le Soir his son's injury is "not serious, but the pain, once it appears, is a stabbing pain".
He added: "Instead of giving him time to rest and to cure totally, they need Eden to play, especially when it's a very important match, and then to force him. He doesn't have any choice."
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