Eden Hazard left out of squad for Europa League trip to PAOK

Eden Hazard has been "carrying" Chelsea FC in the opening weeks of the season, Charlie Nicholas has claimed.

Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in London on September 1, 2018.

Chelsea will be hoping to continue their fine start to the 2018/2019 Premier League season, when the group stage of the Europa League begins this Thursday.

That will not reassure Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Gary Cahill, who are yet to start for the Blues this season.

Maurizio Sarri has made the changes expected of him as Chelsea take on PAOK in their first match of the UEFA Europa League.

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He said: 'I don't know exactly the situation.

"I think Hazard can improve more. The doctor told me that probably it's not a very serious injury".

Greek authorities say two Chelsea fans were injured in an attack by suspected local fans ahead of a Europe League match at PAOK Thessaloniki.

"When we have the ball in our half he touches the ball five times or six times".

Willian, who joined Chelsea from Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013, had a reported fallout with Antonio Conte during the Blues' disappointing 2017/18 campaign and was the subject of persistent rumours surrounding his future at the club.