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Hazard out as Chelsea boss Sarri confirms massive changes for BATE clash

Eden Hazard will miss Chelsea's Europa League meeting with BATE Borisov on Thursday night.

The Belgian was on the receiving end of some rough treatment from Manchester United in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Stamford Bridge.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Blues boss Maurizio Sarri confirmed Hazard will miss Thursday's match due to a back injury.

Sarri said: "He is out for sure. He has a back problem. We are trying to sort the problem for Sunday.

"It is not very easy. The other one out is Ampadu. Jorginho also needs a rest.

"We may change players. The problem is not this match it is the one on Sunday which is 65 hours later.

"Maybe we will bring in five or six players."

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