Eden Hazard injury: Chelsea forward makes quick exit after Jamie Vardy collision
The Belgian wasted little time heading to the tunnel
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Your support makes all the difference.Eden Hazard came off injured in the first half of Chelsea's Premier League meeting at the King Power Stadium with Leicester, with Jose Mourinho saying after the match the player made the decision in "10 seconds".
Replays suggested the Belgian hurt his hip after a coming together with Leicester striker Jamie Vardy. Following the incident, Hazard required both of Chelsea's physiotherapists to get to his feet. He then spoke with manager Jose Mourinho, who encouraged him to carry on.
Hazard, still displaying signs of discomfort, re-entered the pitch but when the ball was passed to him on the right wing, he opted not to control it but instead let it run out of play. He then immediately left the pitch, not waiting for the fourth official to raise his board to signal a substitution. His replacement Pedro was seconds away from being ready to replace him.
Hazard, last season's player of the year, walked straight past Mourinho as he headed for the tunnel. The pair did not appear to exchange words as they did.
After the match Mourinho said: "In 10 seconds, Hazard made the decision to come off himself. It must be something serious."
Following the incident some fans questioned the severity of Hazard's injury, with suggestions he will angle for a move in January.
Chelsea lost the match 2-1.
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