Real Madrid have officially confirmed that Eden Hazard suffers muscle injury in the left thigh before their La Liga opener.
Multiple reports suggest the Belgian ace will miss Real Madrid's La Liga opener against Celta.
It leaves head coach Zinedine Zidane facing a selection dilemma and may see an unlikely opportunity for Gareth Bale, who appeared destined to leave the Santiago Bernabeu in this transfer window.
James Rodriguez, who also looked set to depart the club, Lucas Vazquez and Vinicius Junior provide other options for Zidane in the absence of Hazard.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT:
After the tests carried out after training today by the Real Madrid Medical Services, Eden Hazard has been diagnosed with an injury in the anterior rectus of the left thigh.
Evolution pending.