Eden Hazard was forced off in Belgium’s 8-1 victory over Estonia. (Getty Images)

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has played down Eden Hazard’s injury scare after the Chelsea forward limped out of Sunday’s 8-1 victory over Estonia.

In the 72nd minute, Estonia’s Gert Kams stood on the 25-year-old’s right ankle and the Chelsea star immediately informed Martinez that he was unable to continue.

Hazard was replaced by Everton winger Kevin Mirallas shortly afterwards but limped off the pitch.

Hazard’s right ankle was stepped on in a challenge. (Sky Sports)

Hazard immediately told the bench he couldn’t continue. (Sky Sports)

But after the match, Martinez confirmed that Hazard hadn’t suffered any long-term damage.


‘He received a blow to the calf, but he is not hurt,’ said the former Everton manager.

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