Chelsea star Eden Hazard jokes around in Belgium training before calling on Michy Batshuayi to 'find a solution' if they sign Fernando Llorente
- Eden Hazard enjoys Belgium training ahead of World Cup qualifier vs Gibraltar
- He has missed Chelsea's opening three Premier League games through injury
- The winger also called on Michy Batshuayi to 'find a solution' to his Chelsea woes
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Eden Hazard has called on Chelsea and Belgium team-mate Michy Batshuayi to 'find a solution' to his lack of playing time at Stamford Bridge, suggesting he may need to leave before Thursday's deadline.
The diminutive winger was pictured enjoying himself during a training session with Roberto Martinez's side as he prepares to make his return from a broken ankle in a low-key World Cup qualifier against Gibraltar.
But while Hazard is free to concentrate on Thursday's tie, Batshuayi has been left with an uncertain future as Chelsea boss Antonio Conte chases a deal for Fernando Llorente.
Chelsea star Eden Hazard jokes around in Belgium training ahead of his return from injury
The winger is set to play a role in Belgium's World Cup qualifier against Gibraltar on Thursday
The striker has struggled for minutes since his £30million arrival from Marseille and Hazard has suggested his 'friend' may need to look to seal a move away from Stamford Bridge before 11pm.
'He needs more minutes,' Hazard told reporters at a press conference. 'As a friend I would advise him to find a solution. But I don't know Chelsea's plans.'
He added: 'I spoke with him about it this morning. He is 23 years old. If he wants to progress, he must play. Especially if Chelsea sign Llorente, he will have less playing time.
'I am disappointed for him because he has had a very good pre-season.'
Michy Batshuayi has struggled for minutes since arriving from Marseille last summer
Batshuayi may have to compete with Alvaro Morata and Fernando Llorente this season
Chelsea have been chasing a move for Swansea striker Llorente for much of the summer with Conte hoping to find a more forceful presence to compliment Alvaro Morata in attack.
The Spaniard, who is also wanted by Tottenham, would leave Batshuayi as third-choice and facing another season of cameo appearances from the bench. He started just one Premier League game last season but appeared from the bench on 19 occasions.
West Ham have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old while Lille have also expressed an interest in bringing him back to Ligue 1.
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