The former Chelsea star is back from his injury but is unable to get into the starting XI at Real Madrid as Vinicius Jr has been on fire this season. The Belgian is facing an issue for the first time in his career as Ancelotti prefers having the Brazilian winger on the pitch.

Martinez knows he needs Hazard in good form this season as they prepare for the World Cup next year. The Belgium boss wants to see the winger play regularly and is confident of a fightback from the former Chelsea man.

Carlo Ancelotti on Eden Hazard at Real Madrid

Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti has openly admitted he will not hand Eden Hazard a place in the starting XI. The Italian wants to see the winger fight for his place and prove he is better than Vinicius Jr, who has been in sensational form this year.

Eden Hazard is with the Belgian national team this week as they face Estonia and Wales in their World Cup qualifiers.

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