Real Madrid get Hazard boost after two-month absence

Eden Hazard is closing in on a return to first-team duty for Real Madrid after taking part in training on Thursday.

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The Belgian has been on the sidelines since injury his ankle against PSG in the Champions League back in November.

He was pictured doing exercises with a ball at his feet at Real’s Valdebebas training base.

Zinedine Zidane’s squad were beginning their preparations for Sunday’s trip to Real Valladolid.

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However, Hazard is unlikely to be risked at this early stage of his return to training.

He has scored just once in 13 appearances since his £150million arrival from Chelsea last summer.