Eden Hazard Suffers Injury

Eden Hazard suffered a serious ankle injury in training.

The 26-year-old fractured his right ankle and will be out for three months.

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez described his shock at the injury, saying no-one was near Eden Hazard when it happened.

Eden Hazard was working hard to be ready for Belgium's friendly against the Czech Republic and World Cup qualifier with Estonia.

He wanted to move from his left foot to his right foot as he lined up a shot and then it happened.

Martinez said he was stunned by Eden Hazard's setback, and the player is already back in London.

A 52nd-minute header from Marouane Fellaini led Belgium to their friendly win, and they visit Estonia on Friday.

Roberto Martinez, the Belgium coach, said **Eden Hazard** is a great human being and leader for the team.

The injury is a blow to Belgium's World Cup qualifying campaign.

Belgium won 2-1 over the Czech Republic on Monday, but the loss of **Eden Hazard** will be felt.

Martinez was disappointed with the injury, but praised **Eden Hazard**'s character.

The player congratulated the team on their win after watching the match.

**Eden Hazard** underwent surgery on his fractured right ankle on Monday.

He will be out for three months, but Martinez is confident in the team's ability to cope without him.

Belgium visit Estonia on Friday, and then face other World Cup qualifiers without **Eden Hazard**.