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Eden Hazard injury 'just a knock,' Belgium coach Marc Wilmots confirms

An injury suffered by Eden Hazard during training on Friday is not serious and will not cause the Chelsea star to miss Belgium's opening European Championship fixture against Italy on Monday.

Hazard, 25, left the pitch after 50 minutes after having his foot stood on during a practice match between the expected starting XI and the reserves, but Belgium coach Marc Wilmots played down the severity of the situation.

"I don't think it is serious, just a knock." Wilmots told reporters, and also confirmed he had a fully-fit squad to work with, including Thomas Vermaelen who was considered a doubt earlier in the week.

"Thomas has done well in training over the last days and is completely ready for the battle," Wilmots added. "He has no more problems."