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Chelsea boss Conte names Hazard as lone striker against Huddersfield

Antonio Conte has decided to replace Alvaro Morata with Eden Hazard as Chelsea's starting striker against Huddersfield on Tuesday night.

The Blues travel to Yorkshire to take on the newly promoted Terriers.

Yesterday, Conte ruled Morata out of the clash, citing a hamstring concern as well as general fatigue.

Chelsea lack serious depth in their forward ranks, but instead of selecting Michy Batshuayi - the usual Morata replacement - Conte has pushed Hazard as the team's linchpin.

The Belgian has thrived as a second striker/number ten behind Morata this summer.

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