Real Madrid confirm latest Eden Hazard injury as fitness woes in LaLiga continue

Eden Hazard's anticipated return to action has been cut short by a fresh injury, Real Madrid have confirmed.

The Belgian attacker has yet to feature in 2020-21 and was being eased back after the ankle problems which blighted his debut campaign in Spain.

Coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday that the 29-year-old was ready to return and named the former Chelsea favourite in the squad for tonight's LaLiga clash at home to Real Valladolid, but he will play no part in that match after this latest setback.

"Following tests carried out today on our player Eden Hazard by the Real Madrid Medical Services, a muscle injury in his right leg has been detected," Los Blancos said in a statement on Wednesday.

"His recovery will continue to be assessed."

Hazard made just 22 appearances in his debut campaign for Madrid, scoring only one goal, and described it as the 'worst season' of his career.