(MENAFN- Kora) Hazard lasted just 18 minutes against paris saint-germain at stamford bridge with the belgian star replaced by andre schurrle on a night that saw chelsea defeat the french champions 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals on away goals.
Post-game chelsea manager jose mourinho confirmed the 23-year-old had picked up a calf injury and would miss at least two weeks.
However speaking to french tv channel canal+ hazard stressed the injury was not serious after feeling some discomfort during the warm-up.
"i had already felt some pain in my calf during the warming-up" said the psg target who was greeted by coach laurent blanc following his substitution.
"i didn't want to take a risk."
The injury puts him doubt for premier league fixtures against swansea and sunderland as second-placed chelsea seek to overhaul liverpool's two-point lead atop of the table with five games remaining.
Hazard has been a standout performer mourinho's men scoring 14 goals in 33 league appearances this season.
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