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Real Madrid coach Zidane says Hazard must understand comeback must be gradual

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he'll be careful with Eden Hazard's return to full fitness.

Hazard won't feature against Eibar today.

Zidane explained, "He's doing well and is virtually fully recovered. He's not quite ready to play yet, but he's training well with the team and I hope that it's not long before he's back and playing with the team".

“I won't be changing anything. The important thing is that Eden recovers properly. It's a shame. He's had to endure the tough times that come with player injuries. Never before had he had the injury he's had here at Madrid, he's always played on a regular basis.

"He now has to accept this. But we're in good form and what we want is that when he comes back that it be for good. We've got to keep calm. We need him, we want him in the team, but we don't want to do anything stupid and bring him back too soon and then something else happens."

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