UCL: Hazard boost for Real Madrid after two months blackout
Eden Hazard is due to make his long-awaited return for Real Madrid in a Champions League blow for Manchester City.
The winger, 29, last played on November 26 in a European clash with Paris Saint-Germain, limping off injured.
He was initially expected only to be out of action for a brief spell but it was confirmed by his club he actually suffered a small fracture in his ankle.
But according to AS, he is ready to make his comeback in Thursday’s Copa del Rey quarter-final at home to Real Sociedad.
And with three weeks to go until the first leg of the Champions League tie, Hazard’s return could spell bad news for Pep Guardiola.
The City chief is already sweating on the fitness of Raheem Sterling, who is desperately hoping to be fit after pulling his hamstring in the defeat at Tottenham on Sunday.
And now his stuttering defence is set to face one of the most dangerous forwards in world football as they continue their quest to win a maiden Champions League crown.
Hazard made his move from Chelsea to Real Madrid last summer in a deal worth up to £150m but did not make his debut until September 14 due to his own hamstring struggles.
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His only goal came in the 4-2 win over Granada on October 5 while he has picked up four assists.
Despite a slow start, his performances were improving before he was crocked against PSG.
The Belgium captain has missed 14 matches during his most recent spell on the sidelines, including the LaLiga games against Barcelona and at home to Atletico Madrid, as well as the Supercopa against their city rivals.