Eden Hazard Might Not Play Against Tottenham

[Folami David]

Chelsea are hopeful Belgium winger Eden Hazard can shrug off a calf problem in time for Wednesday's crucial Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
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The quicksilver Hazard was forced to miss Sunday's 1-0 victory at champions Manchester United after sustaining the injury in the Europa League semifinal win over Swiss club Basle on Thursday.
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"He has a problem with his calf," interim manager Rafael Benitez told the club's website (www.chelseafc.co.uk).
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"We thought he was fine but we didn't want to take a risk with him (against United). He could be available for Wednesday, the physios are working with him and he could be fit."
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Chelsea climbed into the third and final automatic Champions League qualifying spot after the win at United and they go into Wednesday's game knowing a victory against Spurs will virtually kill off the top- three chances of their London rivals.
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The fourth-placed team enters the Champions League at the play-off round and must win a two- legged knockout tie to advance to the group stage.
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Benitez's squad have 68 points with three games to go, one ahead of Arsenal (two games remaining) and three in front of fifth-placed Spurs, who also have an inferior goal difference of +18 compared to Chelsea's +34.
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"If we can win we will be there but Tottenham are a good team," the Spaniard added. "Winning is crucial for us and it's even more important for them so there will be a great atmosphere at Stamford Bridge.
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"We will try to win because we know it will guarantee a top-four finish. I don't see more or less pressure for either team, I know we just need to win."