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Eden Hazard starts for Chelsea's U23 side in a development match against Everton as the forward continues to recover from an ankle injury

Eden Hazard was back in a Chelsea shirt for the first time since last season on Friday night.

Hazard started for Chelsea's U23 side in a development match against Everton at Aldershot's Recreation Ground.

The 26-year-old has been on a strict rehabilitation programme since fracturing his ankle while on international duty with Belgium in June.

Hazard has been out injured since June when he fractured his ankle on international duty
Hazard has been out injured since June when he fractured his ankle on international duty
Hazard has also been called up for Belgium to play in their World Cup qualifiers
Hazard has also been called up for Belgium to play in their World Cup qualifiers

Indeed, Hazard has been called up for Belgium's latest World Cup qualifying matches against Gibraltar and Greece.