Maurizio Sarri provides Eden Hazard fitness update ahead of Chelsea vs Newcastle

Eden Hazard made the difference as a second half substitute against Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

Maurizio Sarri has confirmed Eden Hazard is in line to make his first start of the season against Newcastle on Saturday.
The Chelsea winger has started on the bench in the wins over Huddersfield and Arsenal following his exploits with Belgium at the World Cup.
Hazard produced a decisive cameo against the Gunners last weekend, providing the assist which enabled Marcos Alonso to preserve Sarri’s 100% start to his Stamford Bridge tenure.
The 27-year-old took to Instagram on Friday, providing a positive fitness update, but Sarri insists he must also consider the form of Willian and Pedro who have also made impressive contributions in the past fortnight.
‘I don’t know if Eden is ready for 90 minutes. He can start.
‘I am happy with him. He wants to play. It’s the right way to think for him, but I have to think for everybody.’
Responding to the continued speculation surrounding Hazard’s future, he added: ‘I am a coach of a very good team, a great club.
‘It’s so important that we don’t sell an important player and not replace him at the same level. Eden will stay with us for the season.’